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Violence and aggression: a literature review
1College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, 107 Wiggins Road, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. phil.woods@usask.ca
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
|September 21, 2007
Summary
This literature review explored violence and aggression assessment tools for acute psychiatric nursing practice. It identified key issues in measuring patient risk and safety on inpatient units.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Healthcare Safety
Background:
- Violence and aggression are significant concerns in acute psychiatric settings.
- Effective measurement tools are crucial for developing nursing practice and ensuring patient safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide background literature for a pilot study on violence measurement instruments.
- To support the development of nursing practice in acute psychiatric units.
Main Methods:
- A literature review was conducted using multiple databases (CINAHL, Healthstar, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO) for publications since 1994.
- Keywords included terms related to violence, risk assessment, and psychiatric inpatient settings.
- Footnote chasing and review of existing resources supplemented database searches.
Main Results:
- The review synthesized key issues related to violence and aggression measurement in psychiatric care.
- The findings highlight the importance of appropriate instruments for nursing practice development.
Conclusions:
- The literature review provides essential context for a pilot study on violence measurement.
- Understanding key issues in the literature informs the development of effective nursing interventions in acute psychiatric care.
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