Citation

Hallikainen T, Repo-Tiihonen E. Duodecim 2015; 131(15): 1361-1366.

Vernacular Title

Psykoottisen potilaan aggressio--ehkaisy ja hoito.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Laaeketieteellinen Aikakauskirja Duodecim)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

26427235

Abstract

Risk for violence in psychosis is associated with the subject's history of early-onset antisocial behavior, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, lack of insight, and non-adherence to antipsychotic medication. These risk factors can be managed by effective treatment for psychosis, with the exception of predatory antisocial aggression. Generally, this group of patients is at considerable risk for untreated conditions. There is, however, no pharmacological treatment indicated solely for aggression. Physical violence can often be avoided by alertness and risk monitoring, and by attentive customer service skills. Safety at work is our shared responsibility.

Language: fi