Ageing patients in forensic psychiatric settings: A review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.4981
Abstract: The prevalence of ageing patients in forensic psychiatric settings is increasing. However, limited research has reported around this population. The aim of this scoping review is to synthesise the current evidence around ageing forensic psychiatric… read more here.
Keywords: patients forensic; settings review; forensic psychiatric; ageing patients ... See more keywords
Privacy and safety: Issues of dual compliance in high-secure and other forensic psychiatric hospitals.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlp.2022.101780
Abstract: Health care organizations are obligated to provide safe and effective treatment to their patients and also protect the safety of their workers. This paper analyzes the tensions arising from legislative regimes that, respectively, protect privacy… read more here.
Keywords: forensic psychiatric; safety; health; high secure ... See more keywords
Mapping aggressive behavior of forensic psychiatric inpatients with self-report and structured staff-monitoring
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DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2021.113983
Abstract: Structured assessment of aggressive behavior in forensic psychiatry is needed. This study investigated staff-observed and self-reported measures to map prevalence and characteristics of aggressive behavior in forensic inpatients and aimed to identify early signs of… read more here.
Keywords: staff; aggressive behavior; behavior forensic; forensic psychiatric ... See more keywords
Experiences of self-injury and aggression among women admitted to forensic psychiatric care
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DOI: 10.1080/08039488.2017.1283443
Abstract: Abstract Background: Self-injury and institutional violence are well-known characteristics of female forensic psychiatric patients, but research on patients’ experiences of these behaviours is limited. Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate how female… read more here.
Keywords: injury aggression; psychiatric care; self injury; forensic psychiatric ... See more keywords
Cause-specific mortality in Finnish forensic psychiatric patients
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DOI: 10.1080/08039488.2018.1467965
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: To analyze the causes of mortality among patients committed to compulsory forensic psychiatric hospital treatment in Finland during 1980–2009 by categorizing the causes of mortality into somatic diseases, suicides and other unnatural deaths.… read more here.
Keywords: mean age; age death; forensic psychiatric; mortality ... See more keywords
Integrating static and modifiable risk factors in violence risk assessment for forensic psychiatric patients: a feasibility study of FoVOx
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DOI: 10.1080/08039488.2022.2084158
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Risk assessment is integral to forensic psychiatry. Previous work has highlighted the benefits of using scalable and evidence-based actuarial risk tools developed within forensic populations, such as the online Forensic Psychiatry and Violence… read more here.
Keywords: fovox; violence risk; risk; forensic psychiatric ... See more keywords
Individuals’ experiences of sexual offending therapy in a forensic psychiatric setting
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DOI: 10.1080/13552600.2017.1343398
Abstract: ABSTRACT There is a paucity of research exploring individuals’ experiences of sexual offending therapy, particularly in forensic psychiatric settings. This study qualitatively explored the perspectives of six male medium-secure patients regarding the treatment programme they… read more here.
Keywords: individuals experiences; experiences sexual; offending therapy; forensic psychiatric ... See more keywords
Forensic Psychiatric Patients with Comorbid Psychopathy: Double Trouble?
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DOI: 10.1080/14999013.2017.1286414
Abstract: ABSTRACT Patients with psychopathy need intensive care and supervision. There is however reluctance to treat them because of (supposedly) limted chances of success and risk of therapy-interfering behavior. This study focused on inpatient disruptive behavior… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; forensic psychiatric; patients comorbid; therapy interfering ... See more keywords
Violent offences of methamphetamine users and dilemmas of forensic psychiatric assessment
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DOI: 10.1080/20961790.2017.1287155
Abstract: ABSTRACT Methamphetamine (MA), an extremely addictive synthetic stimulant, has quickly spread to become the most frequently used illicit drug in China. People with a history of chronic and heavy MA use have a high possibility… read more here.
Keywords: offences methamphetamine; induced psychotic; psychiatric assessment; forensic psychiatric ... See more keywords
Suicide attempts among Greenlandic forensic psychiatric patients – prevalence and determinants
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DOI: 10.1080/22423982.2022.2037257
Abstract: ABSTRACT This nationwide cross-sectional study of the lifetime prevalence and determinants of suicide attempts includes 90% of Greenlandic forensic psychiatric patients. Retrospective data were collected from electronic patient files, court documents, and forensic psychiatric assessments… read more here.
Keywords: forensic psychiatric; greenlandic forensic; prevalence determinants; prevalence ... See more keywords
Ascertaining the Needs of Carers of Forensic Psychiatric Inpatients through Their Experience of Navigating Mental Health Services: Guidance for Service Providers
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DOI: 10.1080/24732850.2020.1851546
Abstract: ABSTRACT Unpaid carers, in the UK, are estimated to contribute 132 billion pounds to society, often at a cost to their own physical and mental wellbeing. Therefore, various governmental directives since 1995 have focused on… read more here.
Keywords: forensic psychiatric; carers forensic; service; health ... See more keywords