Background. Seclusion continues to be widely used in the management of disturbed
behaviour in hospitalized patients. While early research on the topic highlighted significant …

Seclusion is now widely recognized as a coercive strategy with negative consequences for
the consumers and staff involved. Nevertheless, this intervention continues to be used …

Accessible Summary What is known on the subject? Nurses 'observation of patients in
seclusion is essential to ensure patient safety. Patient observation in seclusion assists …

This study explored ten registered nurses' experiences of dialogues with inpatients in
psychiatric care. Data were collected through four focus group discussions, and two …

Background: In spite of a national strategy for reducing coercion in the mental health
services, Norway still has a high rate of involuntary treatment compared to other European …

Many studies report that the use of seclusion and restraint (SR) is experienced negatively by
patients who experience feelings of shame, helplessness, and humiliation, and may relive …

The objective of the study was to evaluate whether the introduction of patient-focused
nursing care affected the number of seclusions and the length of time patients spent in …

Background: Seclusion is a controversial intervention. Efficacy with regard to aggressive
behaviour has not been demonstrated, and seclusion is only justified for preventing safety …

Accessible summary• Decision making by nurses on seclusion of severely disturbed and
aggressive patients is a complex process; the relative importance of patient, professional …

Purpose. To understand nursing practice in seclusion and mechanical restraint events in
psychiatric inpatient care. Design and Methods. Non‐participant video observation was …