Table 3 Clinical & demographic details
NMS patients (n = 13) | Cases 1–5 “rapid dose escalators” (n = 5) | Cases 6–13 “non rapid dose escalators” (n = 8) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean age, years [95% C.I.] | 46.2 | 47.8 | 45.2 |
Male, n (%) | 7 (53.8) | 2 (40) | 5 (62.5) |
ICD 10 Diagnosis | |||
F20 Schizophrenia n (%) | 7 (53.8) | 2 (40) | 5 (62.5) |
F30 Affective Disorders n (%) | 3 (23.1) | 2 (40) | 1 (12.5) |
F0 Organic Mental Disorder n (%) | 2 (15.4) | 0 (0) | 2 (25) |
F60 Disorder of Adult Personality & Behaviour n (%) | 1 (7.7) | 1 (20) | 0 (0) |
History of alcohol misuse, n (%) | 5 (38.5) | 2 (40) | 3 (37.5) |
History of substance misuse, n (%) | 4 (30.8) | 1 (20) | 3 (37.5) |
Compulsory Treatment, n (%) | 5 (38.5) | 2 (40) | 3 (37.5) |
History of non compliance, n (%) | 9 (69.2) | 3 (60) | 6 (75) |
Antipsychotic naïve, n (%) | 1 (7.7) | 1 (20) | 0 (0) |
History of extra pyramidal side effects, n (%) | 8 (61.5) | 2 (40) | 6 (75) |
Co prescribed oral antidepressant, n (%) | 3 (23.1) | 2 (40) | 1 (12.5) |
Co prescribed lithium, n (%) | 2 (15.4) | 1 (20) | 1 (12.5) |
Received IM medication, n (%) | 5 (38.5) | 2 (40) | 3 (37.5) |
Antipsychotic polypharmacy, n (%) | 7 (53.8) | 2 (40) | 5 (62.5) |
Required physical restraint, n (%) | 5 (38.5) | 2 (40) | 3 (37.5) |