The Management of Short-Term Insomnia for Inpatients in an Adult Acute Admissions Ward: Audit of Compliance With Local and National Guidelines

Aims This study sought to establish local adherence the following recommendations for management of short-term insomnia (under 3 months duration): 1. Sleep hygiene advice should be utilised prior pharmacological management. 2. A non-benzodiazepine hypnotic medication prescribed. 3. one-off trial dose benzodiazepine or Z-drug prescribed regular prescription.100% patients reviewed by medical staff are expected meet set standards. Methods Retrospective analysis a cohort (n=21), in an Adult Acute Admissions Ward West Scotland. Taken over seven days January 2023. Electronic prescriptions and chronological notes were order identify insomnia. Results Of (n=8): • 12.5% offered sleep (n=1). 25% (n=2). % with no (n=3). 50% alternative sedative (n=4). Conclusion Commonly, not provided advice. The who often dose. Half medication. Interventions will include: Creation information leaflet provide inpatients, nursing staff. Presentation data Ensuring guidelines available all ward environment. audit repeated six after interventions.