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Assaults and injuries among staff with and without training in aggression control techniques
Hospital & Community Psychiatry
|December 1, 1985
Summary
Aggression control training significantly reduced patient assaults on hospital staff. Trained staff experienced fewer assaults and injuries, highlighting the effectiveness of these de-escalation techniques.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare management
- Occupational safety
- Behavioral science
Background:
- Patient assaults pose a significant risk to healthcare staff.
- Effective de-escalation strategies are crucial for maintaining a safe work environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of aggression control training for hospital staff.
- To determine the impact of training on patient assault rates and staff injuries.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted in a Florida state hospital involving 96 unit staff and shift supervisors.
- The study compared assault and injury rates between staff who received aggression control training and those who did not.
Main Results:
- Only one of 31 trained staff members was assaulted, compared to 24 of 65 untrained staff (statistically significant difference).
- The one assaulted trained staff member was not injured, while 19 of the 24 assaulted untrained staff sustained injuries.
Conclusions:
- Aggression control training is effective in reducing patient assaults on staff.
- Training equips staff with techniques to defuse violent situations, enhancing workplace safety.