Coercion in psychiatry and the fight against forced treatment are two of the main topics in the
mental health service user/psychiatric survivor movement worldwide. At the same time, our …

Coercion is one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in psychiatry. It is a highly
sensitive, and hotly debated topic in which clinical practice, ethics, the law and public policy …

Objective: This study systematically examined the empirical literature on the themes and
correlates of coercion as defined by the subjective experience of patients in psychiatric care …

Despite a long-standing tradition of the use of coercion in psychiatric care, such as
involuntary admission and treatment, few have systematically addressed this issue. In recent …

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Over the past two decades there has been a gradual expansion of the grounds upon which
compulsory psychiatric treatment may be provided. The expansion has been matched by a …

Although clinicians and scientists have made persistent effort to reduce the use of coercive
measures such as mechanical restraint, seclusion, and forced medication, it is required in …

Patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals are still frequently confronted with coercive
measures that restrict their freedom of movement and personal choices. Violence and …

Coercion is a subjective response to a particular intervention and has been considered an
unfortunate but necessary part of the care of people with psychiatric illness. Its ethical …

Under certain conditions, coercive interventions in psychotic patients can help to regain
insight and alleviate symptoms, but can also traumatize subjects. This study explored …