Citation

Edward KL, Giandinoto JA, Weiland TJ, Hutton J, Reel S. Br. J. Nurs. 2018; 27(6): 322-327.

Affiliation

Senior Lecturer in Podiatry, School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Mark Allen Publishing)

DOI

10.12968/bjon.2018.27.6.322

PMID

29561674

Abstract

This study aimed to systematically review evidence to assess the efficacy of non-pharmacological brief interventions in the emergency department to reduce the incidence, severity and impact of acute behavioural disturbances. The literature search was conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. A total of 18 articles were identified as meeting the inclusion criteria and read in full. Following a full read and a consensus discussion, it was subsequently considered the studies chosen had not met the inclusion criteria. Research into the use of non-pharmacological brief interventions in the management of acute behavioural disturbance in the emergency department is warranted given the absence of evidence found by this systematic review.

Language: en

Keywords

Aggression; Brief interventions; Challenging behaviour; De-escalation; Emergency department; Emergency room