Risk stratification for violent behavior in critically ill patients: Current assessment tools

Key Points

• Assessment tools categorize critically ill patients based on their potential for violent behavior, aiding in better management.
• A systematic review of existing assessment tools shows widely varying effectiveness across studies, with some indicating significant predictive capability.
• Analysis of current frameworks highlights gaps in reliable risk stratification methods for critically ill patients experiencing aggression.
• Supports the development of more standardized tools to assess and intervene in violent behavior risks among critically ill individuals.