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Physical interventions in the management of aggression and violence: legal, professional and ethical considerations
- Author:
- STIRLING Christopher
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 3(3), August 2001, pp.30-40.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The use of physical interventions in the management of aggressive and violent behaviour continues to divide opinion and practice. In learning disability services, it is acknowledged that any physical intervention must be non-aversive and considered as part of an overall programme which emphasises positive alternative behaviours. Considers this understanding in the light of recent research and experience.
Natural therapeutic holding
- Author:
- STIRLING Christopher
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 20.1.99, 1999, pp.55-57.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Considers an alternative to control and restraint in the management of violence for people with learning disabilities.
The use of natural therapeutic holding as a non-aversive physical intervention in the management of violence
- Author:
- STIRLING Christopher
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 26(3), 1998, pp.105-109.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Whilst it is currently recognised and acknowledged that the use of physical interventions in the management of aggression and violence is appropriate in some circumstances, the aims, values and application of such approaches have come under closer scrutiny in recent years. It is now accepted that any physical intervention must be non-aversive in application and be considered as part of an overall programme which emphasises the development of positive alternative behaviours other than violence. Developments in risk management have placed agreed onus on professionals to develop specific intervention programmes which not only consider the risks presented by the client, but also consider the risk associated with the interventions used. This article discusses National Therapeutic Holding which, the author argues, addresses these issues and provides not only some answers to the professional, legal and ethical debates, but also equips carers with a set of interactive and responsive skills which can be used therapeutically.