A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Family Involvement in Managing Violence of Mental Health Patients
Authors: Kontio R, Lantta T, Anttila M, Kauppi K, Välimäki M
Publication year: 2017
Journal: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
Volume: 53
Issue: 1
First page : 55
Last page: 66
Number of pages: 12
ISSN: 0031-5990
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12137(external)
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.
