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Assaultive behavior among psychiatric outpatients.

K Tardiff, H W Koenigsberg

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |August 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    A study of 2,916 psychiatric outpatients found 3% exhibited recent assaultive behavior. Young males with childhood or personality disorders were more likely to be assaultive, often targeting family members.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Criminology

    Background:

    • Assaultive behavior in psychiatric patients is a significant concern.
    • Understanding prevalence and risk factors is crucial for patient safety and clinical management.
    • Previous research has primarily focused on inpatient settings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of recent assaultive behavior in psychiatric outpatients.
    • To identify demographic and diagnostic factors associated with assaultiveness in this population.
    • To compare outpatient findings with existing inpatient data.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective chart review of 2,916 patients evaluated in outpatient clinics.
    • Data collection on patient demographics, diagnoses, and reported assaultive incidents.
    • Statistical analysis to identify predictors of assaultive behavior.

    Main Results:

    • 3% of evaluated outpatients exhibited recent assaultive behavior.
    • Assaultive patients were more likely to be young, male, and diagnosed with childhood/adolescent disorders or personality disorders.
    • Family members, excluding children, were the most frequent targets of assault.

    Conclusions:

    • Assaultive behavior occurs in a notable percentage of psychiatric outpatients.
    • Specific patient characteristics (young, male, certain diagnoses) are associated with increased risk.
    • Healthcare providers in both outpatient and inpatient settings require training in managing assaultive patients.

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