This systematic literature review examines empirical research on efforts to reduce, end and
prevent coercion in the mental health context, whether in hospitals in high-income countries …

Coercion of service users/patients when receiving care and treatment has been a serious
dilemma for mental health services since at least the 18th century, and the debate about …

This article discusses initiatives aimed at preventing and reducing 'coercive practices' in
mental health and community settings worldwide, including in hospitals in high‐income …

The use of coercion is one of the defining issues of mental health care. Since the earliest
attempts to contain and treat the mentally ill, power imbalances have been evident and a …

AimsTo examine the extent and nature of coercive practices in mental healthcare and to
consider the ethical, human rights challenges facing the current clinical practices in this …

Coercion in mental healthcare is ubiquitous and affects the physical health, recovery and
psychological and emotional well‐being of those who experience it. Numerous studies have …

In mental health care, coercion is a controversial issue that has led to much debate and
research on its nature and use. Yet, few previous studies have explicitly explored the views …

BackgroundStakeholders worldwide increasingly acknowledge the need to address
coercive practices in mental healthcare. Options have been described and evaluated in …

Background Coercion has always existed in psychiatry and is increasingly debated. The
'move into the community'in many countries over recent decades and the evolution of …

Purpose Whilst formal coercion in psychiatry is regulated by legislation, other interventions
that are often referred to as informal coercion are less regulated. It remains unclear to what …