Behavior Intervention Response Team: Piloting an Effective Means to Manage Patient- and Family-Disruptive Behaviors
Jennifer M. Katzenstein,
Sondra L. Boatman,
Kevin Newman
et al.
Abstract:Goal:
This article describes the development and implementation of a behavior intervention response team (BIRT). Pilot data indicate the successful implementation of BIRT interventions with patients and families and the positive staff response to these interventions.
Methods:
Patient- and family-disruptive behaviors are increasing in hospitals. Those behaviors arise from stress, financial burdens, and the mental weight of the patient's medical condition… Show more
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