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Acute disturbed or violent behaviour: principles of treatment
Journal of Psychopharmacology (Oxford, England)
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Managing acute disturbed or violent behavior is common. While non-pharmacological approaches exist, drug use is frequent despite limited research. This study presents a drug treatment protocol based on available evidence and clinical experience.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Pharmacology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Acute disturbed or violent behavior is frequently encountered in clinical settings.
- It can stem from various organic, iatrogenic, and psychological causes.
- Existing models often focus on non-pharmacological interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the frequent use of pharmacological agents in managing acute disturbed behavior.
- To present a treatment protocol for acute disturbed or violent behavior.
- To base the protocol on existing research and clinical experience due to limited robust studies.
Main Methods:
- Review of primary research articles.
- Synthesis of information from review articles.
- Incorporation of clinical experience.
Main Results:
- Limited robust research exists on drug use for acute disturbed behavior.
- A treatment protocol is proposed.
- The protocol integrates evidence from various sources.
Conclusions:
- A practical treatment protocol for acute disturbed or violent behavior can be formulated.
- Further research is needed to strengthen the evidence base for pharmacological interventions.
- Clinical experience remains a valuable component in developing treatment guidelines.