PurposeThe use of coercive measures in psychiatry is still poorly understood. Most empirical
research has been limited to compulsory admission and to risk factors on an individual …

Background Epidemiological studies have demonstrated considerable differences in the use
of coercive measures among psychiatric hospitals; however, the underlying reasons for …

Purpose This study aims to identify whether selected patient and ward-related factors are
associated with the use of coercive measures. Data were collected as part of the EUNOMIA …

To find out to what extent coercion and restrictions are used in psychiatric inpatient treatment
and with which patient characteristics the use of coercion is associated. To this end, the …

Objective To investigate the incidence of coercive measures in standard psychiatric care in
different psychiatric hospitals. Methods We developed a common documentation of …

Background: For a reduction in the use of coercive interventions it will be necessary to
identify patients at risk. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of basic patient …

Methods The main objective of the European Evaluation of Coercion in Psychiatry and
Harmonization of Best Clinical Practice (EUNOMIA) project was to analyze national …

Background Coercive measures is a topic that has long been discussed in the field of
psychiatry. Despite global reports of reductions in the use of restraint episodes due to new …

PURPOSE: In many European countries, initiatives have emerged to reduce the use of
seclusion and restraint in psychiatric institutions. To study the effects of these initiatives at a …

Purpose Reducing the use of coercion among patients with mental disorders has long been
a political priority. However, risk factors for coercive measures have primarily been …