The prevalence of use of seclusion and restraints in psychiatric treatment has varied
dramatically among institutions, according to previous studies. We investigated the factors …

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

Background Coercion is one of the most important challenges in mental health. In
Switzerland, forced medication can be applied during an emergency (Art. 435 of the Civil …

Number and procedures of involuntary hospital admissions vary in Europe according to the
different socio-cultural contexts. The European Commission has funded the EUNOMIA study …

Background Despite improvements in psychiatric inpatient care, patient restrictions in
psychiatric hospitals are still in use. Studying perceptions among patients who have been …

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to compare admission rates, including
admission by coercion, length of hospital stay and diagnosis among immigrants, asylum …

Involuntary Admissions and Coercive Measures in Psychiatric Care: Registered and Reported
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Background: Many countries allow for the use of restraint and seclusion in emergencies with
psychiatric inpatients. Authors have suggested that the attitudes of staff are of importance to …

Objective All studies on the attitude of the general population, mental health professionals,
relatives and, finally, those affected towards coercive measures in psychiatry, especially …

Background and aims: A standardised and systematic analysis of commitment laws in the
European Union Member States is still missing. This study aimed at gathering, describing …