This study was undertaken to examine the perceptions of nurses working in three psychiatric
settings regarding the effect and use of seclusion. It also aimed to identify current practices …

The use of seclusion within acute psychiatric settings is contentious. As evidenced by its use
in practice, seclusion continues to be supported by mental health‐care professionals …

This pilot study provides a snapshot of the use of seclusion within an acute care mental
health unit in Queensland, Australia. The study collected baseline data against which …

Seclusion is a controversial practice which attracts much debate regarding the humanitarian,
ethical and legal issues involved in its use. Such debate highlights the need to examine its …

Background. The use of seclusion in mental health services is controversial, and recent
Government policy has identified the reduction and, if possible, elimination of seclusion as a …

This paper discusses legal issues associated with the seclusion of acutely disturbed patients
in psychiatric hospitals in Australia and New Zealand. There continues to be great variation …

Objectives: This paper investigates the perceptions and experience of patients and staff on
the use of seclusion in psychiatric services. Method: A purpose designed questionnaire was …

Patients' perceptions of seclusion: a qualitative investigation Twelve patients receiving acute
in‐patient psychiatric care in Queensland, Australia, participated in semi‐structured …

Seclusion continues to be used in the care of acutely disturbed psychiatric patients despite
often emotionally charged debate about its appropriateness within mental health services …

The practice of seclusion does not sit comfortably with contemporary Australian mental
health policy that emphasizes the provision of mental health services in the least restrictive …