Baker, JA, Sanderson, A, Challen, K et al. (1 more author) (2014) Acute inpatient care in the UK. Part 2: managing risk. Mental Health Practice, 18 (1). 21 - 27. ISSN 1465-8720
Abstract
Clients in acute mental health wards are at risk of weight gain associated with antipsychotic treatment, other adverse effects of medication, trauma associated with seclusion and restraint, and threats or assaults by others. Managing these risks is based on improving physical health, refining medication, reviewing ward culture and reducing incidents of conflict, violence, seclusion and restraint by behavioural interventions. Adequate training is essential, and research into outcomes is urgently needed.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Acute inpatient care; Mental health nursing; Risk management |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Healthcare (Leeds) > Nursing Mental Health (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 20 Aug 2015 15:48 |
Last Modified: | 21 Aug 2015 07:14 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/mhp.18.1.21.e884 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | RCN Publishing |
Identification Number: | 10.7748/mhp.18.1.21.e884 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:86627 |