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Violence among psychiatric inpatients.

A K Shah1, N A Fineberg, D V James

  • 1St Mary's Hospital Medical School, London, United Kingdom.

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
|October 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Evidence suggests rising violence in psychiatric inpatients. This review examines violence correlates and methodological issues, discussing improved definitions and future research directions for psychiatric patient safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Criminology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Growing concerns regarding patient violence in psychiatric settings.
  • Existing literature indicates an upward trend in aggressive behaviors among individuals receiving inpatient psychiatric care.
  • Need for a comprehensive understanding of factors contributing to violence in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on violence among psychiatric inpatients.
  • To identify correlates associated with violent behavior in this demographic.
  • To critically evaluate methodological limitations in current research and propose improvements.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of studies on psychiatric inpatient violence.
  • Analysis of reported correlates and risk factors.
  • Critical appraisal of research methodologies and definitions of violence.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests an increase in violence among psychiatric inpatients.
  • Identified correlates of violence include demographic, clinical, and environmental factors.
  • Significant methodological flaws and definitional inconsistencies were found in the reviewed literature.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is needed to refine the definition and measurement of violence in psychiatric settings.
  • Improvements in research methodology are crucial for accurate assessment and intervention.
  • Addressing correlates of violence is essential for enhancing patient and staff safety in psychiatric facilities.

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