Citation

Ferns T. Nurs. Stand. (1987) 2007; 21(33): 41-45.

Affiliation

University of Greenwich, School of Health and Social Care, London. T.Ferns@gre.ac.uk

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Royal College of Nursing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17494443

Abstract

Patients with critical illness or severe trauma may feel fear, anxiety and powerlessness, which can lead to aggressive behaviour. This article examines factors that contribute to patient aggression in acute care areas and identifies how these incidents can be minimised.

Language: en