Measuring patient violence in dangerousness research |
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Authors: | Edward P. Mulvey Charles W. Lidz |
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Affiliation: | 1. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, USA
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Abstract: | Research on the dangerousness of mental patients has paid only limited attention to the issues surrounding the measurement of violent events. This article reviews the possible methods for measuring patient violence and comments on the benefits and drawbacks associated with different strategies. It is argued that there are usable approaches beyond official records and that development of these alternatives is a necessary step for advancing theory in this area. |
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