Objective This randomized controlled trial studied whether seclusion and restraint could be
prevented in the psychiatric care of persons with schizophrenia without an increase of …

Background: Observational research has found that involuntary treatment provides limited
benefits in terms of long-term clinical outcomes. Our aim was to review literature on existing …

Objectives: The study aimed to provide a mapping review of non-pharmacological
interventions to reduce restrictive practices in adult mental health inpatient settings; classify …

Background The use of coercive measures is an indicator of the quality of psychiatric
inpatient treatment. To date, there is no data available to European comparisons on the …

Background Measures of perceived coercion at psychiatric hospital admission have been
developed. We aimed to investigate predictors of perceived coercion in subjects admitted to …

Introduction Although informal coercion is frequently applied in psychiatry, its use is
discussed controversially. This systematic review aimed to summarize literature on attitudes …

Introduction: Coercion is frequent in clinical practice, particularly in psychiatry. Since it
overrides some fundamental rights of patients (notably their liberty of movement and …

Importance Compulsory admissions, defined as admissions against the will of the patient
(according to local judicial procedures), have a strong effect on psychiatric patients. In …

Purpose To develop and evaluate a “post‐seclusion and/or restraint review”(PSRR)
intervention implemented in an acute psychiatric care unit. Design and Methods Twelve staff …

International efforts to minimize coercive practices include the US Six Core Strategies©(6
CS). This innovative approach has limited evidence of its effectiveness, with few robustly …