| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2609858 | International Emergency Nursing | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Internationally, violence in the emergency department (ED) is of a constant concern to emergency practitioners. Frequently, both original research papers and anecdotal reports emphasise the phenomenon of alcohol related aggression in the ED. In this first paper, we highlight the literatures discussion of alcohol related violence in the emergency department and the potential psychological effects of alcohol intoxication. In the second we offer personal and organisational strategies clinical nursing staff may consider appropriate to minimise the risk of assault when caring for service users projecting alcohol related aggression.
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Authors
Terry Ferns, Alison Cork,