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Carol Davis

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |May 24, 2007
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    Stress in young offender institutions can lead to violence. Nurses are using relaxation and acupuncture therapies to help inmates manage stress and improve coping mechanisms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Complementary Medicine

    Background:

    • Incarceration in young offender institutions is associated with significant psychological stress.
    • This stress can manifest as disruptive behavior and violence among inmates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the effectiveness of relaxation and acupuncture therapies in mitigating stress for inmates.
    • To assess the potential of these interventions in reducing disorder and violence within correctional facilities.

    Main Methods:

    • Two nurses administered relaxation techniques to inmates.
    • Acupuncture therapy was provided to a cohort of young offenders.

    Main Results:

    • Preliminary observations suggest a reduction in inmate stress levels.

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  • Reported improvements in inmate coping mechanisms and a potential decrease in disruptive incidents.

    • Conclusions:

    • Relaxation and acupuncture therapies show promise as non-pharmacological interventions for managing inmate stress.
    • Further research is warranted to establish the efficacy and widespread applicability of these therapies in correctional settings.