Admission to an acute psychiatric ward

Article Abstract:

Acute psychiatric units in UK hospitals are under extreme pressure due to increasing levels of admissions combined with decreasing numbers of beds. Research into this situation revealed that methods of admission are a major factor in the problem. Nearly 90% of admissions were unplanned emergency admissions, and 40% of admitted patients had had admissions in the previous year. A more effective approach would involve better support in the community so that admissions can be planned. Effective planned admissions include discussion of therapies, reasons for admission, and projected length of stay.

Hospital admission and discharge

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Preventing violence on mental health wards

Article Abstract:

A study looked at the care of patients in eight acute psychiatric in-patient wards around England, United Kingdom, and found that violent incidents ranged from two per month to 14 per month. The assaults were by patients on other patients or on staff and it was recognized that the tensions of living in close proximity to each other was a trigger for violence. Patients need to have activities to do, and the ward should be well organised. Risk assessments need to be carried out, especially on patients with a history of violence. Nurses also need to be trained how to handle violent patients.

Management, Reports, Prevention, Violence, Psychiatric hospital care, Psychiatric hospital patients

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