JOURNAL ARTICLE

Violence and nicotine replacement therapy in a high dependency mental health unit.

  • Published In: Australasian Psychiatry, 2025, v. 33, n. 4. P. 640 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Spiers, Alistair; Chin, Chew Sok; Ng, Kyle YuWei; Taran, Michael; Thornton, Phoebe; Theodoros, Theo; Coleman, Mat 3 of 3

Abstract

This study investigated whether introducing an inhaled form of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) improved its acceptability and reduced aggression among tobacco-smoking patients in a high dependency mental health unit (HDU) at a tertiary metropolitan hospital following a hospital-wide smoking ban. The retrospective cohort study found that NRT use increased from 26% to 33% after the inhaler’s introduction, and days when patients received NRT were associated with significantly lower aggression scores measured by the Brøset Violence Checklist. Despite these findings, overall aggression on the unit remained high, and the study highlighted the need for assertive policies to improve NRT dosing, administration, and acceptance to better manage nicotine dependence and reduce inpatient aggression.

Additional Information

  • Source:Australasian Psychiatry. 2025/08, Vol. 33, Issue 4, p640
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1039-8562
  • DOI:10.1177/10398562251324412
  • Accession Number:187071316
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