Evidence and Publications
ABRAT™ and VEST™ are supported by peer-reviewed research conducted across emergency departments, inpatient units, and pre-hospital settings. Below is a summary of key published studies.
Emergency Department Research
Prevention of Adolescent Violence During Emergency Department Visits
Journal of Forensic Nursing
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A workplace violence prevention program targeting high‐risk patients in emergency departments
JACEP OPEN
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Inpatient Hospital Research
Aggressive Behaviour Risk Assessment Tool for Hospitalised Patients in Non-Psychiatric Inpatient Units
Journal of Advanced Nursing
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Emergency Medical Services Research
Aggressive Behavior Risk Assessment Tool for Emergency Medical Services
JACEP OPEN
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Violent Event Severity Tool (VEST)
Violent Event Severity Tool for Reporting Violent Incidents
Journal of Nursing Administration
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