International Emergency Nursing
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 88-93, April 2008

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

  • Alison Cork, M.A., BSc (Hons) DipHe, RN (Senior Lecturer)
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  • Terry Ferns, M.A., BSc (Hons) DipHe, RN (Senior Lecturer, Research Lead)

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University of Greenwich, School of Health and Social Care, Grey Building, Southwood Site, Avery Hill Road, London SE9 2UG, United Kingdom

Received 2 July 2007; received in revised form 12 October 2007; accepted 13 December 2007.

Abstract 

Violence 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.

Keywords: Alcohol, Violence, Aggression, Communication

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PII: S1755-599X(07)00118-8

doi:10.1016/j.ienj.2007.12.002

International Emergency Nursing
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 88-93, April 2008

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