TY - JOUR PY - 1998// TI - Coercion theory: application to the inpatient treatment of conduct-disordered children JO - Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing A1 - Fisher, P. K. A1 - Kane, C. SP - 129 EP - 134 VL - 11 IS - 4 N2 - TOPIC: Conduct disorders in children are a phenomenon of concern in child and adolescent psychiatric nursing. PURPOSE: To review the major principles of coercion theory, provide an analysis of the relevant research, and discuss implications for inpatient nursing care. SOURCES: Published literature from the fields of medicine, nursing, psychology, sociology, and clinical experience. CONCLUSIONS: The principles of coercion theory are conceptually relevant in developing intervention strategies to treat conduct disorders and to interrupt escalation of aggressive behavior patterns in inpatient settings.
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