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Examines in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Review and Proposed Management of Violence in the Secure Psychiatric Ward

Submission: May 21, 2019; Published: June 17, 2019

DOI: 10.31031/EPMR.2019.02.000543

ISSN: 2637-7934
Volume2 Issue4

Abstract

Anger, hostility, aggression and violence are commonly encountered in the secure psychiatric wards. These acts interfere with the therapeutic milieu and cause unrest amongst both staff and patients. Understanding the aetiology and variables associated with these are critical to establishing safer wards. In this review article we amalgamate and summarize findings from research within the last ten years. We use evidence from recent research, clinical guidelines and our individual experiences to describe how simple interventions may help in reducing the incidence in locked wards.

Keywords:Anger; Hostility; Aggression; Violence; Secure wards

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