Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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Behavioral health visits to emergency departments have increased, increasing the risk of patient violent agitation that may require restraints to control. Our objective was to determine whether using the Behavioral Activity Rating Scale and treatment recommendations matched to patient scores would affect the number of patients who required physical restraints during their stay in the emergency department. ⋯ Early recognition of patient agitation is essential in appropriate treatment of that agitation. The Behavioral Activity Rating Scale assessment is an effective tool to quantify a patient's agitation level. When coupled with treatment recommendations or protocols, it may decrease restraint use in the emergency department.
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Practice Guideline
ENA Clinical Practice Guideline Synopsis: Aggression Assessment.
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Practice Guideline
The Role of Emergency Nurses in Emergency Preparedness and Response.