The safewards program in Queensland public hospital acute mental health settings
Author(s)
Higgins, N
Dart, N
Meehan, T
Fulbrook, P
Kilshaw, M
Anderson, D
Fawcett, L
Year published
2016
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Aggression during psychiatric hospitalisation is frequent, problematic, and a major challenge for nurses and mental health services more generally. An important protective factor that can limit the likelihood of aggression is the strength of the therapeutic alliance between nursing staff and consumers.Aggression during psychiatric hospitalisation is frequent, problematic, and a major challenge for nurses and mental health services more generally. An important protective factor that can limit the likelihood of aggression is the strength of the therapeutic alliance between nursing staff and consumers.
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Journal Title
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal
Volume
23
Issue
11
Subject
Nursing