Seclusion continues to be used in the care of acutely disturbed psychiatric patients despite
often emotionally charged debate about its appropriateness within mental health services …

Seclusion is a controversial practice which attracts much debate regarding the humanitarian,
ethical and legal issues involved in its use. Such debate highlights the need to examine its …

This study was undertaken to examine the perceptions of nurses working in three psychiatric
settings regarding the effect and use of seclusion. It also aimed to identify current practices …

Patients' perceptions of seclusion: a qualitative investigation Twelve patients receiving acute
in‐patient psychiatric care in Queensland, Australia, participated in semi‐structured …

The use of seclusion‐ie placing an individual in a specially designed room with a locked
option in the management of mentally ill individuals whose behaviour is acutely disturbed …

The debate about the appropriateness of seclusion as a nursing practice in inpatient settings
in the 21st century continues, with powerful and often emotive arguments from those who …

This pilot study provides a snapshot of the use of seclusion within an acute care mental
health unit in Queensland, Australia. The study collected baseline data against which …

The use of seclusion within acute psychiatric settings is contentious. As evidenced by its use
in practice, seclusion continues to be supported by mental health‐care professionals …

The seclusion of patients with mental health problems is a controversial and emotive
subject, and is a practice that was condemned by the Ashworth Inquiry (Department of …

The appropriate treatment of mentally unwell, aggressive patients has challenged psychiatry
for centuries. Seclusion is practiced worldwide, but concerns remain regarding its …