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Breaking away from violence

22 March 2000

Nursing Standard

Perspectives: Opinion

Numerous official reports over the past ten years indicate that violence within the NHS is a serious, widespread and growing problem. There appears to be unanimous...

Effectiveness and safety of restraint and breakaway techniques in a psychiatric intensive care unit

16 May 2007

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Aim To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of restraint and breakaway in a 16-bed psychiatric intensive care unit. Method Analysis of specifically designed...

Control and restraint training in acute mental health care

20 March 2002

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Aim This article describes the first stage of a research project. The aim was to establish the frequency and pattern of assault, and the use, effectiveness and...