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August 23, 2025Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Anger Predictors of Aggressive Behavior on an Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

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ADAndrew E. DeptulaMLMark LermanRNRaymond W. Novaco

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Overview

This study shows that patient-rated anger predicts aggressive behavior in individuals on an inpatient psychiatric unit, highlighting the need for nursing support.

Key Points

  • Patient-rated anger was associated with both verbal and physical aggression during hospitalization, indicating its importance in clinical settings.
  • The study involved 42 patients and validated multiple anger assessment instruments, confirming their reliability and predictive ability.
  • Assessment relied on various tools, including measures of depression, early trauma, and coping strategies, to provide a comprehensive evaluation.
  • Monitoring anger in patients can inform nursing strategies, suggesting that anger treatment programs may benefit inpatient psychiatric care.

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Deptula et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af76b97567bf4f94fefb58https://doi.org/10.1177/10783903251359704
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