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Rapid tranquillisation: practice in Zambia, before and after training

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Mahesh Jayaram ,
Ranga Rattehalli ,
Lindsay Moran ,
John Mwanza ,
Paul Banda  and
Clive Adams
Mahesh Jayaram
Affiliation:
Aire Court, Lingwell Grove, Leeds, UK, email mahesh.jayaram@nhs.net
Ranga Rattehalli
Affiliation:
Newsam Centre, Seacroft Hospital, Leeds, UK, email rdrattehalli@hotmail.com
Lindsay Moran
Affiliation:
The Gables Surgery, Leeds, UK, email lindsaymoran@doctors.org.uk
John Mwanza
Affiliation:
Chainama Hills College Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia, email mjmwanza24@yahoo.com
Paul Banda
Affiliation:
Chainama Hills College Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia, email paulbanda01@yahoo.com
Clive Adams
Affiliation:
University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK, email clive.adams@nottingham.ac.uk
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The evidence base for rapid tranquillisation is small in higher-income countries but is even smaller in sub-Saharan Africa. We initiated the first ever survey on the use of rapid tranquillisation in Zambia in 2009; a further survey was then done in 2010, after a programme of teaching and training. It demonstrated an overall improvement in clinical practice, safety, awareness and use of medications within therapeutic doses. It also led to a reduction in inappropriate use of medications. These improvements in practice occurred within a short time span and with minimal effort. Further international collaborative partnerships are required to build stronger mental health infrastructure in Zambia.

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International Psychiatry , Volume 10 , Issue 4 , November 2013 , pp. 95 - 97
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