Improving Physical Health Monitoring in Lithium-Treated Patients Using a Cumulative Record Sheet
Aims: Lithium is a widely prescribed mood stabiliser with proven efficacy in managing bipolar disorder, but its narrow therapeutic index necessitates regular physical health monitoring. Inadequate monitoring can increase risks for patients. Within the Taff Ely Community Mental Health Team (TECMHT),...
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2025-06-01
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| Series: | BJPsych Open |
| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425104523/type/journal_article |
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| Summary: | Aims: Lithium is a widely prescribed mood stabiliser with proven efficacy in managing bipolar disorder, but its narrow therapeutic index necessitates regular physical health monitoring. Inadequate monitoring can increase risks for patients. Within the Taff Ely Community Mental Health Team (TECMHT), we identified a lack of a structured system to track and manage the necessary monitoring tests. This quality improvement project aimed to determine whether the implementation of a structured record sheet could improve adherence to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) physical health monitoring standards for lithium treatment in TECMHT. |
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| ISSN: | 2056-4724 |