Predicting inpatient aggression by self ‐reported impulsivity in forensic psychiatric patients

Conclusions and implications for practiceThe results indicate that NU, which represents a patient's inability to cope with rejection, disappointments or other undesired feelings, is associated with a higher likelihood of becoming violent while an inpatient. This specific coping deficit should perhaps be targeted more intensively in therapy. Self‐reported NU may also serve as a useful adjunct to other risk assessment tools and as an indicator of change in violence risk. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - April 16, 2015 Category: Criminology Authors: Annelea M. C. Bousardt, Adriaan W. Hoogendoorn, Eric O. Noorthoorn, Jacobus W. Hummelen, Henk L. I. Nijman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research