Citation

Swift MB, Williams RB, Potter ML. J. Psychosoc. Nurs. Ment. Health Serv. 2002; 40(1): 40-45.

Affiliation

New Hampshire Hospital, Concord, NH, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11813352

Abstract

1. Group process can be an effective tool to cope with aggressive behaviors of nursing home residents. 2. Staff education in and commitment to group process are essential. 3. Peer pressure, therapeutic confrontation, and a supportive environment empower residents and staff to cope constructively with negative behaviors.

Language: en