Bath Salt-Induced Psychosis: Nursing Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes
Brandie Marie Stiles, Anne F. Fish, Cynthia A. Loveland Cook, Víctor Silva
Perspectives In Psychiatric Care January 26, 2015 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12101 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Patients with bath salt-induced psychosis described in case reports |
| Citations | 13 |
| Key findings | Of 42 case reports, only 18 confirmed bath salts via laboratory testing, and 12 of the confirmed cases died. Law enforcement was involved before hospitalization in most cases due to bizarre behaviors, delusions, and hallucinations. |
Abstract
Purpose: To review what is known about the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of patients with bath salt-induced psychosis.
Design: AND
Methods: Comprehensive review and synthesis of research, case reports, and state-level data.
Findings: Of the 42 case reports found, only 18 confirmed the presence of bath salts through laboratory testing. Twelve of the confirmed cases died. In most of the case reports, law enforcement was involved prior to hospitalization due to bizarre behaviors, delusions, and hallucinations. PRACTICE
Implications: Due to the severity of both physical and psychological symptoms in patients in bath salt-induced psychosis, nurses, other healthcare providers, police, and hospital security personnel must work collaboratively to provide safe care.