Factors that influence aggressive behaviour in acute care settings

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Ferns, Terry (2007) Factors that influence aggressive behaviour in acute care settings. Nursing Standard, 21 (33). pp. 41-45. ISSN 0029-6570

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Abstract

Patients with critical illness or severe trauma may feel fear, anxiety and powerlessness, which can lead to aggressive behaviour. This article examines factors that contribute to patient aggression in acute care areas and identifies how these incidents can be minimised.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	acutely ill patients, aggressive behaviour, staff safety
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing
Pre-2014 Departments:	School of Health & Social Care > Department of Acute & Continuing Care
Related URLs:	Publisher Organisation
Last Modified:	07 Oct 2019 12:31
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/2552

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