Characteristics of Patients Involved in Physical Assault in an Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Setting

Conclusions: Clinicians should take extra precautions for involuntarily admitted young patients with a history of substance use, as they are more likely to exhibit assaultive behavior. A diagnosis of schizophrenia spectrum disorder in itself is not significantly associated with assaultive behavior. Screening instruments such as the Dynamic Appraisal of Situational Aggression may be useful in assessing risk of assault.
Source: Journal of Psychiatric Practice - Category: Psychiatry Tags: Articles Source Type: research