Optimizing long-acting injectable antipsychotic safety and care continuity through documentation best practices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAI-APs) are vital for managing psychiatric conditions, particularly in patients with adherence challenges. However, errors in medication reconciliation, prescribing, preparation, and administration, often stemming from documentation lapses and communication breakdowns, may result in an increased risk of relapse or readmission. Despite their widespread use, standardized documentation practices remain underdeveloped.

Objective

To identify documentation insufficiencies related to LAI-AP use across healthcare settings and propose best practice recommendations to improve safety and care continuity.

Methods

A comprehensive review of literature using PubMed, Google Scholar, current clinical guidelines, and gray literature wa

SUBMITTER: Throneberry AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12434062 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature