Reasons for increasing incidents of violence in hospitals

• changes in mental health policies that have made dangerousness a relatively more common reason for admission (as non-violent patients are more likely tobe treated in the community)


• overcrowding


• lack of sufficiently experienced staff


• increased use of illegal substances.

Psychosocial Problems/Stressors of being diabetic

1. Restrictions of diet and activities


2. Increased self-care needs


3. Prospect of complications


4. problems due to complications eg loss of sight or impotence