Increased Violent Incidents During COVID-19 on Male Acute Psychiatric Ward

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Aims This is an audit evaluating the impact of inpatient COVID-19 restrictions on frequency recorded violent incidents a male acute general psychiatric ward. The aim this study to compare and disruptive behaviours between pre-COVID-19, post-COVID-19 periods Methods Inpatient adverse ward are logged into electronic system as ‘IR1’ (Incident Reporting) through Ulysses by healthcare professionals. Data April 2019 March 2022 were obtained contacting technical team. reported classed ‘disruptive behaviour’, ‘violence patient’ staff’. We chose focus IR1s submitted three twelve monthly time periods: Pre-COVID-19 (April 2019–March 2020), 2020–March 2021) Post-COVID-19 2021–March 2022). opted for these cut off be in line with local trust guidelines respect restrictions. Results Out 155 which occurred during pre-COVID-19 period, 38 behaviours, 24 violence patients 93 staff. Of 249 66 46 137 216 post 67 cases 53 96 There was 74% increase behaviour phase but no phase. 92% 15% 47% staff phase, 30% reduction Violence makes up highest proportion recorded, followed patients. trend seen all periods. Conclusion Our showed that increased period when compared period. could explained difficulties communication related PPE use. Further studies would need conducted looking at other services within Trust. findings will importance monitoring risks similar circumstances future.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Psychiatry Open

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['2056-4724']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2023.450