Author:
Chaplin Robert,McGeorge Maureen,Lelliott Paul
Abstract
Aims and MethodWe audited 184 psychiatric wards against clinical practice guidelines for the management of violence. Staff and service users completed anonymous questionnaires. Environmental inspections were performed by two teams.ResultsThere were 4460 questionnaires returned. Nurses (78%) were significantly more likely to report the experience of violence than service users (37%). Drugs were reported by 72% of nurses and alcohol by 61% as causing problems. Other standards frequently not met included staffing levels, training, provision of activities, ward design and ambience.Clinical ImplicationsSpecific issues are identified that must be addressed by national and local action. A baseline is set against which the impact of this action can be judged. Priorities must include tackling drug and alcohol use in psychiatric wards.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
Cited by
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