A boxing intervention on inpatient mental health wards

Uzair Javid*, Owen Price, Yvonne Young

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Boxing is an interactive sport with many therapeutic benefits for both physical and mental health. A boxing intervention was delivered by nurses in an inpatient mental health service, and a survey was developed to identify its effects. Both staff and service users overwhelmingly endorsed boxing as an effective intervention for reducing anger and stress. The two groups also endorsed boxing as an effective means of controlling impulses and aggression, although staff did so to a greater extent than service users. Overall, boxing interventions may be helpful for inpatients experiencing a range of difficulties.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-4
JournalNursing Times
Volume120
Issue number12
Publication statusPublished - 25 Nov 2024

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