Journal of clinical medicine
Self- and Other-Directed Aggressive Behavior and Safety Measures in an Acute Psychiatric Ward
By Di Lorenzo R, Mordenti F, Rubini I and 4 others.
Abstract
Background
Aggression in hospital settings, particularly in acute psychiatric wards, is a significant and frequent phenomenon.
Objectives
This study analyzes self- and other-directed aggressive behavior and highlights risk factors, prevention and management actions.
Methods
We divided hospitalizations in the Service for Psychiatric Diagnosis and Care (SPDC) of AUSL-Modena over a year based on the presence or absence of aggressive behavior. Socio-demographic and clinical variables, aggression risk assessment, modality of aggression management, Incident Reports, and harmful consequences were analyzed. The data were statistically analyzed.