Responding to aggression in long term care: lessons from five case studies.

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Healthcare Management
• Patient Safety

Background:

• Patient-to-staff violence is a growing concern in healthcare settings globally.
• This issue is particularly prevalent in long-term care facilities due to the increasing population of patients with dementia.
• Limited information exists regarding effective violence prevention programs in these settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a multi-year project focused on addressing patient violence in long-term care facilities.
• To provide healthcare managers with insights into various aspects of violence in long-term care.
• To outline methods for staff to curb or prevent patient violence.

Main Methods:

• A multi-year project was conducted across five nursing homes in British Columbia.
• The project focused on identifying aspects of patient violence and developing prevention strategies.
• Data collection and analysis likely involved staff and patient interactions, and program implementation.

Main Results:

• The project provided considerable insight into the complexities of patient violence in nursing homes.
• Specific methods for staff to manage and prevent patient violence were identified.
• The study highlights the need for targeted programs in long-term care settings.

Conclusions:

• Healthcare managers can utilize the insights and methods presented to address patient violence.
• Implementing specific programs can help curb or prevent violence in long-term care facilities.
• Further research and program development are needed to combat this growing issue.