Objective: To review current data concerning the management of agitated or aggressive
patients. Method: A search was performed in the PubMed and Web of Science databases …

Objective: To present the essential guidelines for non-pharmacological management of
patients with psychomotor agitation in Brazil. Methods: These guidelines were developed …

Objective: To present the essential guidelines for pharmacological management of patients
with psychomotor agitation in Brazil. Methods: This is a systematic review of articles …

Background The medical management of aggressive and violent behaviour is a critical
situation for which there is little evidence. In order to prepare for a randomised trial, due to …

Throughout history most societies have assumed a link between mental disorders and
violence. Although the majority of users of mental health services are not violent, it is clear …

The management of an agitated, abusive or violent patient is a common and challenging
problem in Emergency Medicine. Priorities include measures to ensure the safety of the …

Violence is a significant public health problem representing one of the leading causes of
death worldwide for people aged 15-44 years. Although violence and aggression are more …

Agitation is a major healthcare issue seen frequently in emergency and acute care settings.
Management of agitation, which in its extreme form can lead to violence, represents a …

Coercive measures are a highly controversial issue in mental health. Although scientific
evidence on their impact is limited, they are frequently used. Furthermore, they lead to a high …

Objective: Because aggressive behaviors of psychiatric patients may be caused by
environmental or biological factors, treatment plans that incorporate medication and …