Review of a sample of episodes of forced medication in an area of southern Spain

Introduction Forced medication is one of the most frequently used coercive measures in acute mental health units. It a practice that can lead to physical, psychological and psychopathological consequences. Therefore, it necessary implement reduce its use. In this sense, interesting study variables be associated with use, thus take accordingly. Objectives This attempts identify number forced episodes between July 2017 December 2018 treated catchment area Mental Health Service at Jerez Hospital. As secondary objective, pursues factors conducted use intention being able these measures. Methods A descriptive retrospective has been developed reviewing total medication. Patients admitted discharged from hospital Data were extracted medical records. Results The identified was 330. episodes, average age 41 years, predominance 74% male gender. route intramuscular (94.8%), addition, more than 50% needed association two drugs, haloperidol olanzapine. 32.7% also required mechanical restraint 44.2% presence security service. Image: Conclusions We present analysis further currently hour which means stablish predictive for therefore intend create patient profile, as well new specifically directed diminish Disclosure Interest None Declared