Recognition and management of agitation in acute mental health services: a qualitative evaluation of staff perceptions
Abstract Background Agitation among patients is a common and distressing behaviour across a variety of health care settings, particularly inpatient mental health. Unless recognised early and effectively managed it can lead to aggression and personal injury. The aim of this paper is to explore the ex...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-11-01
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Series: | BMC Nursing |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12912-020-00495-x |