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Integration Of The Audio-Visual Moylan Assessment Of Progressive Aggression Tool (Mapat) In A Usa State Wide Training Program Of Mental Health Workers, Sharon L. Ciarlo Rn, Bspa, Mhsa, Lois Moylan Phd, Rn, Cns/Pmh

Faculty Works: NUR (2010-2023)

Aggressive and violent behavior toward health care workers in psychiatric hospital settings is a long recognized occupational hazard with significant psychological, physical and economic costs (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Hunter. Carmel 1992). Numerous professional publications highlight the problem and emphasize the need for formalized staff training (one of many clinical and occupational approaches) to reduce the risk of violence and the related rate and severity of staff injuries (Infantino and Musingo 1985; Lehman, Medilla and Clark1983, Carmel and Hunter 1990, American Psychiatric Association Task Force on Clinician Safety (Task Force …