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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Main Authors: Joshua Tucker, Lisa Whitehead, Peter Palamara, Josephine Xenia Rosman, Karla Seaman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Nursing
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12912-020-00495-x