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Aggressive behaviour in elderly psychiatric inpatients.

V Patel1, R A Hope

  • 1Maudsley Hospital, London, United Kingdom.

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
|February 1, 1992
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Aggressive behavior is common in hospitalized elderly psychiatric patients, with nearly half exhibiting mild to severe aggression. However, physical injuries and interventions like restraints were infrequent.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Science
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Aggressive behavior is a significant concern in psychiatric care settings.
  • Understanding the prevalence and types of aggression in elderly psychiatric patients is crucial for effective management.
  • Previous research has not fully characterized aggressive behaviors in this specific demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the types of aggressive behavior observed in hospitalized elderly psychiatric patients.
  • To determine the prevalence of these aggressive behaviors within the sample.
  • To analyze potential correlates of aggressive behavior in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized nurse ratings of aggressive behavior using the Rating Scale for Aggressive Behaviour in the Elderly (RAGE).

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  • Collected data over a 3-day period from 90 hospitalized elderly psychiatric patients.
  • Included analysis of specific aggressive behaviors, injuries, restraint use, and medication for aggression.

    • Main Results:

    • Nearly half of the patients exhibited at least mild aggressive behavior.
    • Specific types of aggressive behavior occurred with high frequency.
    • The frequency of injuries, use of restraints, and medication for aggression was low.

    Conclusions:

    • Aggressive behavior is prevalent among hospitalized elderly psychiatric patients.
    • While specific aggressive acts are common, severe outcomes like injuries are not.
    • Further analysis of correlates may inform targeted interventions for aggressive behavior in this population.