The support-control continuum: An investigation of staff perspectives on factors influencing the success or failure of de-escalation techniques for the management of violence and aggression in mental health settings

De-escalation techniques are recommended to manage violence and aggression in mental health settings yet restrictive practices continue to be frequently used. Barriers and enablers to the implementation and effectiveness of de-escalation techniques in practice are not well understood.

Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - October 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Owen Price, John Baker, Penny Bee, Karina Lovell Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research