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VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR IN PYSCHIATRIC INPATIENTS.

Hra Prabhu1, P S Valdiya2

  • 1Classified Specialist (Psychiatry), Command Hospital (Southern Command) PUNE - 411 040 (Maharashtra).

Medical Journal, Armed Forces India
|August 4, 2017
PubMed
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Violent incidents in psychiatric inpatients were studied, with schizophrenia being the most common diagnosis among those involved. Most violence occurred at night, primarily affecting fellow patients without clear provocation.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Criminology
  • Hospital Management

Background:

  • Understanding patient violence is crucial for hospital safety.
  • Previous research indicates varying rates and triggers for violence in psychiatric settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the characteristics and patterns of violent behavior among psychiatric inpatients.
  • To identify common diagnoses, victims, and circumstances associated with patient violence.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of recorded violent incidents over one year.
  • Data collection included patient diagnoses, victim type, incident timing, and ward location.

Main Results:

  • 36 incidents involving 26 patients were recorded.
Keywords:
Psychiatric patientsViolent behaviour

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  • Schizophrenia was the most frequent diagnosis among assailants.
  • Fellow patients were the primary victims, and most incidents were unprovoked, occurring at night in acute wards.

    • Conclusions:

    • While serious violence was infrequent, patient-on-patient aggression is a concern in acute psychiatric wards.
    • Further research into preventative strategies for unprovoked, nocturnal violence is warranted.