“A pilot study of MAP – a program for handling of aggressive behaviour in psychiatric wards. An evaluation of mediating mechanisms”

The findings of this study suggest that themes within domain of cognitive reframing and contextualization might be the most important mediating mechanisms of the staff training program. The interviewed participants found the training program to be engaging, and the training provided the participants with knowledge and skills to be confident and conscious of their work. There is a lack of prior research or published studies about MAP, and similar programs, as of writing this report. Therefore, a need for further research on this topic is necessary. The findings of this study might be suitable for selection and operationalization of endpoints in future studies.