In this paper we report the findings from an evaluation of the introduction of sensory
modulation (SM) in an acute mental health inpatient unit. It was expected that SM could be …

The authors describe a program to reduce the use of physical restraint on three psychiatric
units of a university hospital. One component of the program involved interviewing patients …

Accessible Summary What is known on the subject? Application of physical restraint is a
common practice to protect service users and staff in psychiatric care. Nurses' attitudes …

Sensory modulation approaches are being used in prison mental health services as a
means of empowering clients with self-regulation tools to improve occupational performance …

The objective is to assess psychiatric nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding
the use of physical restraints and seclusion in an inpatient psychiatric ward at Jeddah …

PURPOSE: To analyze physical restraint use in an Italian acute psychiatric ward, where
mechanical restraint by belt is highly discouraged but allowed. DESIGN AND METHODS …

BACKGROUND: Disturbed psychiatric inpatients are managed using a range of containment
measures (eg seclusion, mechanical restraint) whose use differs by country. Little is known …

Objectives The aim of this study was to describe use of seclusion and restraint after injurious
assaults by psychiatric inpatients in US hospitals, including examination of hospital, unit …

Accessible summary What is known on the subject? A relevant number of restraint
prevention programmes have been developed internationally. In Spain, there is no …

Aim The use of physical intervention on psychiatric inpatient units continues to be a source
of debate and controversy. Some studies and national clinical guidelines have identified …