Preventing and Reducing Aggression and Violence in Health and Social Care
Subtitle: a Holistic Approach
Contributors: Byrt, Richard, author; Dooher, James, author
Publisher: Unknown UK Publisher
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New Providence
Language: eng
Number of pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9781905539574; 9781907830570
Subjects: Violence in the workplace; Aggressiveness; Prevention; Medical personnel; Violence against; Caregivers; SOCIAL SCIENCE; Violence in Society
Description: No one should face aggression or violence in the workplace but these problems are increasingly being reported by health and social care workers and the people using their services. This helpful book explores the reasons why some individuals may become aggressive or violent and explains how a holistic approach can offer effective ways of preventing, anticipating, reducing and dealing with aggression and violence when they arise. By critically exploring the common issues and difficulties encountered by professionals, the authors provide valuable insights into this behaviour and how to implement.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-222) and index.
Table of contents: title: Cover; Prelims; Contents; About the authors; Chapter 1 A holistic approach; Chapter 2 Violence and aggression in services and the social context; Chapter 3 Essential principles and theoretical models; Chapter 4 Safe, therapeutic environments; Chapter 5 De-escalation: reducing arousal and aggression; Chapter 6 Non-verbal and verbal communication; Chapter 7 Biological exoplanations of violence and aggression; Chapter 8 Culture, diversity and communication; Chapter 9 Individuals with specific communication needs; Chapter 10 More on individuals with specific communication needs; title: Chapter 11 Clients' physical health needsChapter 12 Psychosocial interventions, including cognitive behavioural therapy; Chapter 13 Other types of psychotherapy and therapeutic communities; Conclusion; References; Index