• Int Emerg Nurs · Apr 2008

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    Managing alcohol related aggression in the emergency department (Part II).

    • Alison Cork and Terry Ferns.
    • University of Greenwich, School of Health and Social Care, Grey Building, Southwood Site, Avery Hill Road, London SE9 2UG, United Kingdom.
    • Int Emerg Nurs. 2008 Apr 1; 16 (2): 88-93.

    AbstractViolence in the emergency department (ED) is a global problem. In our first paper, we highlighted the potential psychological effects of alcohol intoxication, the literatures discussion of alcohol related violence in the emergency department and the importance of developing positive nurse/service user relationships. In this second paper, we discuss personal and organisational strategies clinical nursing staff may consider appropriate to minimise the risk of assault when caring for service users projecting alcohol related aggression.

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