Citation

Chen SC, Hwu HG, Hsiung PC. Perspect. Psychiatr. Care 2011; 47(3): 110-116.

Affiliation

Shing-Chia Chen, RN, PhD, is an Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University College of Medicine and National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Hai-Gwo Hwu, MD, is a Professor, Department of Psychiatry, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, and National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; and Ping-Chuan Hsiung, RN, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, National Taiwan University College of Science, Taipei, Taiwan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1744-6163.2010.00277.x

PMID

21707625

Abstract

PURPOSE:   The purpose of this study was to explore the clinical manifestations of aggressive acts by schizophrenic patients during hospitalization. DESIGN AND METHODS:   This prospective study followed 107 schizophrenic patients admitted to an acute psychiatric ward in Taiwan. The Chinese version of the Violence Scale was used to count and rate aggressive acts. The categories of the trend of aggressive acts were analyzed. FINDINGS:   The highest incidence rate of aggressive acts (58.9%) occurred during the initial week of hospitalization and decreased through the fourth week (16.9%). Most were disturbing but not severe. The incidence and decrease patterns of aggressive acts were found. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS:   Aggressive acts can be prevented and managed.

Language: en