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A study of the relationship between the patterns of planned activity and incidents of deliberate self-harm within a Regional Secure Unit
- Authors:
- GARNER Ruth, BULTER Graham, HUTCHINGS Deborah
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59(4), April 1996, pp.156-160.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Looks at the increase in the number of patients admitted to a Regional Secure Unit who deliberately do themselves harm. Whilst there is a perception among rehabilitation staff that activity has a role in reducing the incidence of deliberate self-harm, this study identifies no correlation between the patterns of structured activity and the patterns of deliberate self-harm. This does not suggest, however, that occupational therapy is ineffective with this client group, particularly given the potentially addictive nature of deliberate self-harm behaviour even after problem resolution. The study identifies areas for further research, focusing on qualitative rather than quantitative study.