Safety and security in acute admission psychiatric wards in Ireland and London: a comparative study

摘要: Aims and objectives. The comparative element of this study is to describe safety security measures in psychiatric acute admission wards the Republic Ireland London; differences similarities terms patterns make recommendations on mental health services management nurses. Background. Violence a serious problem staff experience significant psychological reactions being assaulted. Health Safety Authorities UK have expressed concern about violence assault healthcare, however, there remains lack clarity matters procedure policy pertaining hospitals. Design. A descriptive survey research design was employed. Methods. Questionnaires were circulated all London resulting data compared. Results. total 124 from 43 included response rates 70% (London) 86% (Ireland) obtained. Differences practices identified between Ireland, with Irish having generally higher more intensive levels security. Conclusions. There coherent across London. Given trends European Union (EU) regulation, strong argument for publication acceptable minimum guidelines EU. Relevance clinical practice. must be concerted effort ensure that founded evidence best Mental managers establish review work procedures practices. Risk assessment environmental audits environments should mandatory. Language: en