![]() ![]() In the first study of this type on a high security psychiatric hospital, psychologists spent 18 months investigating a pilot programme of social activities picked jointly, or co-produced by staff and patients. “Improving the atmosphere reduces violence which positively impacts patients’ recovery and staff wellbeing.” “This shows how important it is to develop and improve the social climate and sense of community on high security wards,” said Dr Ignazio Puzzo at Brunel University London. Wards trialling activities had fewer physical and verbal attacks. Staff saying ‘no’ to patient’s requests triggers a quarter of disruptive behaviour on secure wards and staff off sick means fewer activities, less time in communal spaces and patients feel less safe.Įngland’s biggest, oldest secure unit, Broadmoor trialled a string of community activities picked by patients and staff in a study out in the Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology. ![]() Positive vibes, bonding activities and getting on well with each other help reduce violent incidents in high security psychiatric units, research reveals.Įngland’s three high secure psychiatric hospitals care for nearly a thousand patients deemed ‘a grave and immediate danger’ at a cost of about £275,000 per year per patient. ![]()
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