Managing alcohol related aggression in the emergency department (Part I)

Internationally, violence in the emergency department (ED) is of a constant concern to emergency practitioners. Frequently, both original research papers and anecdotal reports emphasise the phenomenon of alcohol related aggression in the ED. In this first paper, we highlight the literatures discussi...

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Published in:International emergency nursing 2008, Vol.16 (1), p.43-47
Main Authors: Ferns, Terry, Cork, Alison
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accident and emergency departments
Adaptation, Psychological
Aggression
Aggression - psychology
Alcohol
Alcohol related violence
Alcoholism - complications
Alcoholism - psychology
Assault
Attitude of Health Personnel
Clinical nursing
Communication
Conflict (Psychology)
Emergency Nursing - organization & administration
Emergency Service, Hospital - organization & administration
Humans
Nurse's Role - psychology
Nurse-Patient Relations
Nursing Staff, Hospital - organization & administration
Nursing Staff, Hospital - psychology
Occupational Health
Risk Factors
Safety Management - organization & administration
Violence
Violence - prevention & control
Violence - psychology
Violence - statistics & numerical data
Workload - psychology
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Summary:Internationally, violence in the emergency department (ED) is of a constant concern to emergency practitioners. Frequently, both original research papers and anecdotal reports emphasise the phenomenon of alcohol related aggression in the ED. In this first paper, we highlight the literatures discussion of alcohol related violence in the emergency department and the potential psychological effects of alcohol intoxication. In the second we offer personal and organisational strategies clinical nursing staff may consider appropriate to minimise the risk of assault when caring for service users projecting alcohol related aggression.
ISSN:1755-599X
1532-9267
DOI:10.1016/j.ienj.2007.12.001