Role Of Therapeutic Communication In Dealing With Aggressive Patients

Vol. 3 No. 4

Year: 2014

Issue: Nov-Jan

Title : Role Of Therapeutic Communication In Dealing With Aggressive Patients

Author Name : Neelam Saleem punjani, Sahreen Malik Bhanji

Synopsis :

Patients who get admitted in psychiatric units are often in immense crises or distress and may demonstrate maladaptive coping responses. These responses may end up into aggression or violence. Nurses spend most of their time with patients and are likely at risk for being the victims therefore, it is a crucial matter for nurses who are working in psychiatric units to be able to assess those patients who are at risk for aggression and intervene effectively. Mental health nurses are required to learn good interpersonal skills in order to make nursing happen. These crucial skills are the building blocks or, as Stevenson (2008, p.109) expresses them, “the nuts and bolts – the basic techniques and principles in which everyone engaging in clinical practice in mental health needs to be fluent”. With the purpose to communicate efficiently mental health nurses should make efforts towards being proficient in using the communication tools. Moreover, As Stevenson (2008, p.109) points out, “one size does not fit all” similarly mental health nurses should use communication skills differently with different patients in a mental health setting.

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