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- The study aimed to understand how aggressive behavior manifests in schizophrenic patients during their hospital stay.
- The research involved 107 patients in an acute psychiatric ward in Taiwan, using a specific scale to measure and categorize aggressive acts.
- Findings showed that aggressive behavior was most common in the first week of hospitalization (58.9%) and decreased significantly over four weeks, with most actions being disturbing rather than severe, highlighting the potential for prevention and management.
Article Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the clinical manifestations of aggressive acts by schizophrenic patients during hospitalization.
Design And Methods: This prospective study followed 107 schizophrenic patients admitted to an acute psychiatric ward in Taiwan. The Chinese version of the Violence Scale was used to count and rate aggressive acts. The categories of the trend of aggressive acts were analyzed.
Findings: The highest incidence rate of aggressive acts (58.9%) occurred during the initial week of hospitalization and decreased through the fourth week (16.9%). Most were disturbing but not severe. The incidence and decrease patterns of aggressive acts were found.
Practice Implications: Aggressive acts can be prevented and managed.
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