Aggression on Psychiatric Inpatient Units for Older Adults and Adults of Working Age

International Journal of Geriatric PsychiatryVolume 23, Issue 8 p. 874-876 Research Letter Aggression on psychiatric inpatient units for older adults and adults of working age Robert Chaplin, Corresponding Author Robert Chaplin [email protected] Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research and Training Unit, London, UKRoyal College of Psychiatrists' Research and Training Unit, 4th Floor, Standon House, 21 Mansell Street, London E1 8AA, UK.Search for more papers by this authorMaureen McGeorge, Maureen McGeorge Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research and Training Unit, London, UKSearch for more papers by this authorGraham Hinchcliffe, Graham Hinchcliffe Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research and Training Unit, London, UKSearch for more papers by this authorLeanne Shinkwin, Leanne Shinkwin Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research and Training Unit, London, UKSearch for more papers by this author Robert Chaplin, Corresponding Author Robert Chaplin [email protected] Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research and Training Unit, London, UKRoyal College of Psychiatrists' Research and Training Unit, 4th Floor, Standon House, 21 Mansell Street, London E1 8AA, UK.Search for more papers by this authorMaureen McGeorge, Maureen McGeorge Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research and Training Unit, London, UKSearch for more papers by this authorGraham Hinchcliffe, Graham Hinchcliffe Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research and Training Unit, London, UKSearch for more papers by this authorLeanne Shinkwin, Leanne Shinkwin Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research and Training Unit, London, UKSearch for more papers by this author First published: 24 July 2008 https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.1975Citations: 7AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. REFERENCES Almvik R, Rasmussen K, Woods P. 2006. Challenging behaviour in the elderly – monitoring of violent incidents. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 21: 368–374. Chaplin R, McGeorge M, Lelliott P. 2006. The National Audit of Violence: main findings relating to the inpatient care for adults of working age. Psychiatric Bull 30: 444–446. The Healthcare Commission. 2005. The National Audit of Violence (2003–2005). Final Report. Accessed 15 October 2007 http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/_db/_documents/04017451.pdf McMinn B, Hinton L. 2000. Confined to barracks: the effects of indoor confinement on aggressive behaviour among inpatients of an acute psychogeriatric unit. Am J Alzheim Dis 15: 36–41. National Institute for Clinical Excellence. 2005. Violence: The Short Term Management of Disturbed/Violent Behaviour in Inpatient Psychiatric Settings and Emergency Departments. Clinical Guideline 25. National Institute for Clinical Excellence: London. Citing Literature Volume23, Issue8August 2008Pages 874-876 ReferencesRelatedInformation