Authors' recommendations: LTC providers are faced with the challenge of handling recurrent physically aggressive episodes from a significant portion of their residents, however, it is unclear from the literature what staff training program is the most effective at managing aggressive behavior. Since there are no specific names for training and some well-known training programs were not identified in the published literature, it is unlikely that a decision for or against a staff training program can be made confidently. In addition, since no costing information was identified, it is not feasible to draw conclusions of the cost of a training program. The guidelines support staff training to help manage aggressive resident behaviour, however, no specific training program was suggested by any of the guidelines. Due to the lack of consistent evidence on managing aggressive behaviour in residents, LTC facilities may have to assess which training program is most appropriate for their staff and residents through assessing criteria other than published evidence.

Project Status: Completed

URL for project: http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/L0089_Programs_Manage_Aggressive_Behaviour_in_Long-Term_Care_Patients_final.pdf

Year Published: 2009

English language abstract: An English language summary is available

Publication Type: Not Assigned

Country: Canada

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