Citation

Ferns T. Accid. Emerg. Nurs. 2007; 15(4): 193-200.

Affiliation

University of Greenwich, School of Health and Social Care, Department of Acute and Continuing Care, Grey Building, Southwood Site, London SE9 2UG, UK. T.Ferns@gre.ac.uk

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.aaen.2007.06.005

PMID

17919912

Abstract

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.

Language: en