Abstract:

Objective To explore the application effect of theme-based games in the training of psychiatric nurses on the management of patients’ aggressive behaviors. Methods In October 2024，60 psychiatric nurses from ten wards of a tertiary A-level psychiatric hospital in Zhejiang Province were selected as the participants by convenience sampling. They were divided into a control group（n=30） and an experimental group（n=30）. Regarding the management of patients’ aggressive behaviors，the control group received training combining theoretical lectures and on-site practical training，while the experimental group received training based on theme-based games. The scores of theoretical knowledge assessment on patients’ aggressive behavior management，workplace violence response resources，and self-confidence scores of the two groups before and after training were compared. Results After the training，the scores of theoretical knowledge assessment on patients’ aggressive behavior management，workplace violence response resources，and self-confidence scores of the experimental group were better than those of the control group（t=5.794，4.943，5.877，all P<0.001）. Conclusion Theme-based games can improve the effect of training for psychiatric nurses on the management of patients’ aggressive behaviors，and enhance nurses’ workplace violence response resources and self-confidence levels，which is worthy of promotion.

Key words: Theme-baesd games, Psychiatric nurses, Management of aggressive behavior, Training