Research project

Title: Early Detection of Antipsychotic Side-Effects

Project timescale: From 01 June, 1997 to 01 June, 1998
(Added to website on: 31 July, 2007 - Date last updated: 31 July, 2007)

Source of funding:
South Thames Regional Health Authority

Aims: To improve the detection of side effects of antipsychotic drugs by training non-medical professionals in their recognition.

Research designs used:
Case Study

Methods used to collect data:
Documentary analysis
Interviews

Research project description: Community Mental Health Teams were trained by video and 1:1 teaching to recognise akathisia, tardive dsykinesia and Parkinsonism. A before/after analysis of documentation of side effects was undertaken of each patient rated.

Stages at which the public were involved:
Implementing action
Managing the research
Disseminating research

Description of public involvement in research stages: Involved at the planning, steering group and design of the project. Gave joint presentation of results to Trust and at National Audit meeting.

Training and support provided for either members of the public or researchers involved in the project:

Examples of ways the public have made a difference to the research project: 1. Confirmed its relevance 2. Dissemination of findings 3. Confirmed its acceptability to patients 4. Consultation about the frequency of assessment

Evaluating the impact of public involvement in the research:

Details of publications or reports resulting from the research: Chaplin R, Gordon, J and Burns, T, (1999). Early Detection of Antipsychotic Side Effects. Psychiatric Bulletin, 23, 657 - 660.

Was/is your project user controlled: Not Known

For further information on the project, please contact:
Dr Robert Chaplin
Lead Researcher
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
61 Glenburnie Road
London
SW17 7DJ
rchaplin@sghms.ac.uk
020 8682 6439

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