Aggressive Behaviour Risk Assessment Tool for Hospitalised Patients in Non-Psychiatric Inpatient Units.

Aim: To refine and validate an electronic version of the Aggressive Behaviour Risk Assessment Tool (ABRAT) and determine the sensitivity and specificity for identifying potentially violent patients in non-psychiatric inpatient units.

Design: A prospective cohort study design was used.

Methods: All patients admitted or transferred to three inpatient units of an acute care hospital in Nebraska, USA, from 7 February to 9 April 2023, were included.