Triggers, Responses, and Outcomes for Patient Related Violence and/or Aggression Events During Acute Hospitalisation: A Documentary Analysis

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the factors that trigger patient-related violence and the subsequent responses during hospitalization.
• Conducted a documentary analysis of incidents related to patient aggression
• Examined hospital records and reports
• Analyzed responses to assess outcomes of violence events
• Identified common triggers for patient-related violence
• Reported varying responses and their effectiveness
• Highlighted potential improvements in hospital procedures to manage aggression