RISK-FACTORS FOR PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENT ASSAULTS ON STAFF

被引:52
作者
FLANNERY, RB
HANSON, MA
PENK, WE
机构
[1] MASSACHUSETTS DEPT MENTAL HLTH,CLIN & PROFESS SERV,BOSTON,MA
[2] HARVARD UNIV,SCH MED,DEPT PSYCHIAT,BOSTON,MA 02115
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JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION | 1994年 / 21卷 / 01期
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10.1007/BF02521342
中图分类号
R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
学科分类号
摘要
The risk of psychiatric patient assaults on staff members is increasing yearly, with resultant increases in employee victim suffering, medical expense, and lost productivity. Traditionally considered a clinician responsibility, the management of patient violence also has important administrative implications. This article presents a review of the risk factors associated with violence that includes the characteristics of patients who assault but adds the characteristics of employee victims of such assaults as well as contextual variables. Additional data from a two-year study of a peer-help crisis intervention program for employee victims of patient assaults are included. The mental health administrative implications of this approach are outlined.
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