Citation

Maier GJ, Van Rybroek GJ, Mays DV. J. Psychosoc. Nurs. Ment. Health Serv. 1994; 32(11): 23-29.

Affiliation

Forensic Program, Mendota Mental Health Institute, Madison, Wisconsin.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7884688

Abstract

1. During a 6 1/2-year period on a unit designed for repetitively aggressive male patients, nursing staff members were the recipients of 95% of aggressions and 97% of serious injuries. 2. Two-point ambulatory restraints, called Preventive Aggression Devices (PADS) help liberate the patient from prolonged seclusion, but in a safe manner. 3. Patient aggression is underreported; there is a need for a standardized aggression reporting system across facilities.

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