| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 347 pages) : illustrations |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
1. Assessing aggression of psychiatric patients : methods of measurement and its prevalence / Henk Nijman, Stal Bjorkly, Tom Palmstierna and Roger Almvik -- 2. Psychological theories of aggression : principles and application to practice / Stal Bjorkly -- 3. From the individual to the interpersonal : environment and interaction in the escalation of violence in mental health settings / Richard Whittington and Dirk Richter -- 4. Users' perceptions and views on violence and coercion in mental health / Christoph Abderhalden, Sabine Hahn, Yvonne D. B. Bonner and Gian Maria Galeazzi -- 5. Diversity and consistency in the legal management of involuntary admission and treatment across Europe / Trond Hatling, Athanassios Douzenis and Jim Maguire -- 6. Prediction of violence in inpatient settings / Tilman Steinert -- 7. Nonphysical conflict management and deescalation / Dirk Richter -- 8. Coercive measures in the management of imminent violence : restraint, seclusion and enhanced observation / Richard Whittington, Eric Baskind and Brodie Paterson -- 9. The pharmacological management of aggression / Laurette E. Goedhard, Joost J. Stolker, Eibert R. Heerdink, Henk L. I. Nijman, Berend Olivier and Toine C. G. Egberts -- 10. Aggression management training programs : contents, implementation, and organization / Nico E. Oud -- 11. The effects of aggression management training for mental health care and disability care staff : a systematic review / Dirk Richter, Ian Needham and Stefan Kunz -- 12. Locating training within a strategic organizational response to aggression and violence / Kevin J. McKenna and Brodie Paterson -- 13. Safety and security in psychiatric clinical environments / Seamus Cowman -- 14. Ward culture and atmosphere / Joy A. Duxbury, Anna Bjorkdahl and Sheena Johnson -- 15. Psychological responses following exposure to violence / Ian Needham -- Conclusions : toward an evidence-based approach in the management of violence in mental health settings / Dirk Richter and Richard Whittington. |
| Summary |
Despite great improvement in service delivery, patient violence remains a major problem at mental health facilities. Focusing equally on causes, management, and prevention, this groundbreaking book represents the state of knowledge on this crucial topic. "Violence in Mental Health Settings" brings together salient theories, valuable data, and real-world interventions in one accessible volume. The contributors include psychiatrists, nurses, researchers, and academics (many affiliated with the European Violence in Psychiatry Research Group), offering an integrative context for understanding patient aggression and identifying areas where research is lacking. Chapters review the latest theories of violence, proven prevention strategies, and examples of positive organizational change. Practical highlights include: Assessing and measuring risk: self-versus other-reporting scales; how the ward environment can contribute to violence?; Or its prevention; best practice guidelines for verbal, physical, and pharmaceutical interventions; training issues and course development in violence management; professional coping after patient attacks; and developing a non-violent culture at the institutional level. Throughout, the material is illustrated liberally with graphs and clinical case examples, and coverage bridges the patient-rights and zero-tolerance ends of the spectrum. Therapists, nurses, social workers, and counselors in hospitals and other inpatient and community facilities will find "Violence in Mental Health Settings" a source of vital insights and ideas for future policy. Regardless of one's setting or specialty, the authors share a critical aim with their readers: a safer and more humane experience. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Violence in psychiatric hospitals.
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Mentally Ill Persons -- psychology.
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Violence -- prevention & control.
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Aggression.
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Dangerous Behavior.
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Mental Health Services -- organization & administration.
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Risk Management -- methods.
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Health.
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Social sciences.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Mental Health.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Mental Illness.
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MEDICAL -- Mental Health.
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Violence in psychiatric hospitals. (OCoLC)fst01167298
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Mentally Ill Persons -- psychology.
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Violence -- prevention and control.
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Aggression.
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Dangerous Behavior.
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Mental Health Services -- organization & administration.
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Risk Management -- methods.
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Electronic books.
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Violence in psychiatric hospitals.
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| Added Author |
Richter, Dirk.
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Whittington, Richard (Richard Charles)
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| In: |
Springer e-books |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Violence in mental health settings. New York : Springer, ©2006 0387339647 9780387339641 (DLC) 2006926439 (OCoLC)77077530 |
| ISBN |
9780387339658 |
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0387339655 |
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