Background and objectives: Highly widespread use of pro re nata (PRN) medicines in
various healthcare settings is a potential area for improper medication prescription and …

Pro re nata (PRN) medication is widely used and studied in psychiatric care, but our
knowledge about patient participation in its administration is fragmented. The aim of this …

Although the absolute proportion of veterans compared with nonveterans in state and
federal prison continues to decline, the number of older adult veterans who are imprisoned …

The aim of this study was to describe and explain the prevalence and reasons for as needed
medication (pro re nata, PRN) in a forensic psychiatric hospital. We reviewed the documents …

Objective: Evidence to support the use of pro re nata (PRN) medication is limited, and the
details of PRN use (indication, frequency of administration, patient characteristics) are rarely …

Implementing psychosocial approaches into mental health inpatient settings continues to be
challenging. This is despite mental health policies prioritizing trauma‐informed and recovery …

The administration of pro re nata medications is the responsibility of the nurse. However,
ethical uncertainties often happen due to the inability of incapacitated patients to collaborate …

Most psychiatric inpatients will receive psychotropic PRN medication during their hospital
stay for agitation, anxiety, and/or insomnia. While helpful in some cases, caution is …

Background The use of pro re nata (PRN) medication, a medication that is given when
needed, as opposed to medication that is given at a regular time, is surrounded by claims of …

Abstract Background/Aim Although sensory approaches are recommended to relieve
distress and agitation and reduce the use of seclusion and restraint, many Australian …