Specifications
| Publisher | Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
| ISBN 13 | 9780387339641 |
| Book Description | Despite improvements in service delivery, patient violence remains a major problem at mental health facilities. Focusing equally on causes, management, and prevention, this groundbreaking book thoroughly examines this crucial topic. The book reviews the latest theories of violence, proven prevention strategies, and examples of positive organizational change. The material is illustrated with graphs and clinical case examples, and coverage spans the range from patient rights to zero-tolerance. |
| Editorial Review | "Violence in Mental Health Settings, is aimed at educating the reader in research into violence in mental health settings and does so very well. ... It includes practical recommendations and will be useful to anyone working in an impatient setting. ... If you read ... you will get a good overall view of where to start in dealing with violence and managing future risk of violence." (Dr. Sarah Gladden, The Psychologist, October, 2007) "This edited text brings together many well-known authors, giving a truly international flavour to the subject matter. ... It gives the reader a wealth of evidence in relation to theories, interventions and data on violence in mental heath settings. The depth and detail of this text is a strength ... . Individual chapters are extremely informative ... . editors make the claim that this text is aimed at therapists, nurses, social workers and counsellors. ... should be read by those looking to develop future policy." (Tracey Cassidy, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2007) |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Dirk Richter, Richard Whittington |
| Publication Date | 04 Dec 2006 |
| Number of Pages | 347 |
Violence In Mental Health Settings: Causes, Consequences, Management hardcover english - 04 Dec 2006
Added to cart
Cart Total SAR 0.00
