@article{ref1,
title="Relationships between aggressive behavior in cognitively impaired nursing home residents and use of restraints, psychoactive drugs, and secured units",
journal="Archives of psychiatric nursing",
year="1999",
author="Ryden, M. B. and Feldt, K. S. and Oh, H. L. and Brand, K. and Warne, M. and Weber, E. and Nelson, J. and Gross, C.",
volume="13",
number="4",
pages="170-178",
abstract="This study examined relationships between aggressive behavior in cognitively impaired nursing home residents and physical restraints, psychoactive drugs, and placement on a secured unit. Data were obtained from 116 residents who were consistently aggressive as measured by the Ryden Aggression Scale 2. Subjects averaged 9.5 aggressive behaviors per day. Forty-seven percent of subjects were restrained, and 62% were regularly receiving psychoactive drugs. Use of restraints, antipsychotics, and placement on a secured unit were all significantly related to increased physical aggression scores. Four variables accounted for 23% of the variance in physical aggression scores: location on a secured unit, not receiving an antidepressant, being restrained, and number of psychotropic and/or anxiolytic medications administered. Significantly lower physical aggression scores were noted for subjects receiving antidepressants.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0883-9417",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}