Prediction and Prevention of Aggression and Seclusion by Early Screening and Comprehensive Seclusion Documentation

[摘要] Objective: Identification and skilled management of aggressive patients are a continued safety concern for inpatient psychiatric settings. We studied aggression reduction and the use of seclusion and restraints on our inpatient unit by developing aggression management tools. Our objectives were to systematically identify potential aggressors among admitted patients within 24 to 48 hours of admission and develop a seclusion documentation form that simultaneously trains staff to use less restrictive interventions while collecting data on its use.

[学科分类] 精神健康和精神病学

[关键词] Seclusion;restraint;aggression;screening tools