Restraints in acute psychiatric care

By Fabia Wagner

Between 2% and 8% of all patients admitted to acute psychiatric wards are subject to measures that restrict their freedom. As nursing staff work directly with patients and are usually the ones who implement such measures, they should be well trained in the prevention and management of psychiatric emergencies. This book aims to explain the roles of nursing staff in psychiatric emergencies, using the aggression syndrome as an example. It also examines possible preventive measures to reduce incidents of aggression and, consequently, the use of coercive measures restricting freedom in acute psychiatric settings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6209808743
• ISBN13: 9786209808746
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"