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Using de-escalation strategies to prevent aggressive behaviour

Abstract

Reducing the use of physical restraint in clinical practice, including face-down restraint, is a challenge for professionals. The aim of this literature review was to assess the use of de-escalation techniques to prevent aggressive behaviour or decrease its intensity. A systematic search of electronic databases was undertaken for articles published between 2000 and 2015. Evidence was found for the use of physical and pharmacological interventions to de-escalate aggressive behaviour; limited to no evidence was found to support the use of verbal de-escalation techniques in similar clinical settings. Research is needed to identify evidence-based strategies for the prevention and de-escalation of aggressive behaviour without using restraint.

Acceptance Date Mar 6, 2017
Publication Date Oct 11, 2017
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Mental Health Practice
Print ISSN 1465-8720
Publisher RCN Publishing (RCNi)
Pages 22-28
DOI https://doi.org/10.7748/mhp.2017.e1221
Keywords aggression, de-escalation techniques, mental health, prevention, restraint, violence
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/mhp.2017.e1221

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