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SECTION I. UNDERSTANDING.-1 Introduction.- 2 The culture of coercion.- 3 Biopsychosocial theories of aggression.- 4 The lived experience of coercion.- 5 User, carer and professionals' experiences of coercion.- 6 Responses to violence.- SECTION II. SURROUNDINGS.- 7 Physical.- 8 Safety and security in psychiatric clinical environments.- 9 Ward culture and atmosphere.- SECTION III. ASSESSING.- 10 Measurement and prevalence.- 11 Prediction of violence.- SECTION IV. PREVENTING AND MANAGING.- 12 Reducing involuntary admissions.- 13Organisational responses to aggression.- 14 Trauma-informed care.- 15 Aggression management training.- 16 De-escalation.- 17 Pharmacological management.- 18 Coercive measures.- 19 Alternatives to coercion.- 20 Post incident support.- 21 Conclusions.

Coercion and Violence in Mental Health Settings

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      Publisher: Springer
      Publication Date: 12/19/2024
      ISBN13: 9783031612237, 978-3031612237
      ISBN10: 303161223X

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      Book Synopsis

      SECTION I. UNDERSTANDING.-1 Introduction.- 2 The culture of coercion.- 3 Biopsychosocial theories of aggression.- 4 The lived experience of coercion.- 5 User, carer and professionals' experiences of coercion.- 6 Responses to violence.- SECTION II. SURROUNDINGS.- 7 Physical.- 8 Safety and security in psychiatric clinical environments.- 9 Ward culture and atmosphere.- SECTION III. ASSESSING.- 10 Measurement and prevalence.- 11 Prediction of violence.- SECTION IV. PREVENTING AND MANAGING.- 12 Reducing involuntary admissions.- 13Organisational responses to aggression.- 14 Trauma-informed care.- 15 Aggression management training.- 16 De-escalation.- 17 Pharmacological management.- 18 Coercive measures.- 19 Alternatives to coercion.- 20 Post incident support.- 21 Conclusions.

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