Kontio R, Lantta T, Anttila M, Kauppi K, Välimäki M. Family Involvement in Managing Violence of Mental Health Patients.
Perspect Psychiatr Care 2017;
53:55-66. [PMID:
26382565 DOI:
10.1111/ppc.12137]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2014] [Revised: 06/24/2015] [Accepted: 07/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE
This study aimed to explore relatives' perceptions of violent episodes and their suggestions on managing violence.
DESIGN AND METHODS
Qualitative design with focus groups including relatives (n = 8) was carried out. Data were analyzed using inductive content analysis.
FINDINGS
The relatives described patient violence in different contexts: at home, in a psychiatric hospital, and after discharge from the psychiatric hospital. They suggested interventions to achieve safer and more humane management of violent episodes.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS
Relatives are a valuable source of information in developing strategies to manage patient violence humanely. Their views on developing the quality of psychiatric care merit more attention.
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