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Incident reports in secure psychiatric units

¹Butler Clinic Regional Secure Unit, Langdon Hospital, South Devon.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)

|January 4, 1998

Summary

Violence in psychiatric hospitals is a concern. This study examines the incidence and management of violent incidents in three secure psychiatric units, offering insights into patient safety and care.

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Area of Science:

Forensic Psychiatry
Mental Health Services Research

Background:

Rising concerns regarding violence in British psychiatric hospitals noted since 1995.
Previous observations highlighted an increasing trend in violence, though serious incidents remained low.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the incidence of violent incidents within secure psychiatric units.
To analyze the management strategies employed for violent incidents in these settings.

Main Methods:

The study focuses on three secure psychiatric units in the West Country.
Data collection likely involved incident reporting and staff interviews (details not provided in abstract).

Main Results:

The report examines the actual occurrence of violence.
It also details how these violent incidents are managed by staff and the institutions.

Conclusions:

Findings will contribute to understanding violence dynamics in secure psychiatric care.
The study aims to inform improved management protocols for patient and staff safety.

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