Considering theories of aggression in an emergency department context

Internationally literature emphasises concern regarding the phenomenon of violence and aggression within the emergency field. This paper emphasises the important role education and training may play in reducing the risk of staff being exposed to violent or aggressive experiences. Furthermore, the pa...

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Published in:Accident and Emergency Nursing 2007-10, Vol.15 (4), p.193-200
Main Author: Ferns, Terry
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Aggression
Aggression - psychology
Attitude of Health Personnel
Attitude to Health
Biological Psychiatry
Brain Chemistry
Choice Behavior
Education
Emergency Service, Hospital - organization & administration
Ethnology
Frustration
Health Facility Environment - organization & administration
Humans
Instinct
Nursing
Occupational Health
Organizational Culture
Personality
Professional-Patient Relations
Psychoanalytic Theory
Psychological Theory
Rationalization
Risk Factors
Socialization
Theories
Training
Violence - prevention & control
Violence - psychology
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Summary:Internationally literature emphasises concern regarding the phenomenon of violence and aggression within the emergency field. This paper emphasises the important role education and training may play in reducing the risk of staff being exposed to violent or aggressive experiences. Furthermore, the paper emphasises, explores and discusses well recognised theories relating to aggression development. These theories can be used to explain both organisational strategies designed to minimise aggression in the emergency department and situational factors contributing to the development of aggressive interactions.
ISSN:0965-2302
1532-9267
DOI:10.1016/j.aaen.2007.06.005