Does non-violent crisis intervention really work?

[TazziRN]

I spent all day today in the NVCI class. Some of the techniques made sense but some made me think "O-kaaaaaaay......whatever!"

Do the restraint techniques really work? They work in controlled settings like classrooms, but what about when someone is really out of control?

[elkpark]

The more you use the techniques, the better you get at them (although, at this piont in my career, I've been through several different training programs, and the physical interventions in some are better than others). And descalation is always better than letting things get to the point of physical confrontation. The more you can be aware of what's going on with clients, notice who's getting worked up about something, and intervene before someone gets agitated and physical, the better.

[chenoaspirit, ASN, RN]

Our instructor who teaches this works on a psych ward and uses it often. However, about a year ago she was attempting it and the patient took HER down and it broke her hip. She had to have emergency surgery. I think it can be very helpful, but not in all situations.

[Otessa, BSN, RN]

In one word "yes"

if the techniques are used properly and the whole TEAM knows what is expected of them in these situations and you have practiced the worst case scenarios BEFORE they happen (worked ER and BH in the past-also have had to use on Med-Surg and ICU).

[danielalosey]

I have a question, where do i obtain the crisis intervention certificate? Thank you!