Involuntary psychiatric admission is an increasing, widespread practice adopted throughout
the world; however, its legal regulation and practice are still under debate, and it is subject to …

The field of psychiatry has placed a growing emphasis on research-based diagnostic and
treatment practices related to mental illness. Involuntary hospitalization is a controversial …

Introduction: This paper reviews studies on outcomes of involuntary hospital admissions in
general adult psychiatry, and predictors of outcomes. Method: Studies assessing observer …

Despite the efforts of the World Health Organization to internationally standardize strategies
for mental-health care delivery, the rules and regulations for involuntary admission and …

Background Involuntary admission legislation and rates differ greatly throughout the
European Union Member States. In Ireland, the Mental Health Act 2001 has introduced …

The general aims of this article are: a) to cover the current status of research on the
important clinical and human rights issue of involuntary psychiatric hospitalization, and b) to …

Background It is an important objective of the psychiatric services to keep the use of
involuntary procedures to a minimum, as the use of coercion involves clinical, ethical, and …

Background. Compulsory admission procedures of patients with mental disorders vary
between countries in Europe. The Ethics Committee of the European Psychiatric Association …

Background Involuntary admission (IA) for psychiatric treatment is a massive restriction of
human rights. Therefore, its execution is regulated by law. During executing IAs referring …

Background: Involuntary admission is challenging in terms of providing the most effective but
least restrictive care in accordance with the country's regulations. A better understanding of …