Managing Aggressive Behaviour in Healthcare: Balancing of Patients and Staff Interests.

Malays J Med Sci

PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam.

Published: June 2024

The incidence of aggression within healthcare environments has exhibited a discernible rise. As a response, restrictive measures, including restraints, are enforced. Due to the safety and ethical concerns associated with using restraint, de-escalation measures are regarded as the most efficient course of action. The paper posits that it is critical to identify the causes of aggression before employing restraint through a multidisciplinary risk assessment. In addition, the reasonableness and proportionality of administering restraint must be carefully measured. The significance of cultivating a therapeutic and compassionate environment is emphasised. The paper will exclusively examine physical restraint as a form of restriction intervention.

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