Seclusion and restraint continue to be used across psychiatric inpatient and emergency
settings, despite calls for elimination and demonstrated efficacy of reduction initiatives. This …

The purpose of the current literature review was to critically review studies related to the use
of restraint and seclusion in psychiatric settings across cultures, identify ethical principles …

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 …

GGGGGLGG LLLL LLLL GGGS Much of the research and literature on seclusion and
restraint use with people with mental illnesses has focused on:• Patient and milieu char …

Aims. There are growing calls to reduce, and where possible eliminate, the use of seclusion
and restraint in mental health settings, but the attitudes and beliefs of consumers, carers and …

Nurses play a crucial role in the implementation of restrictive practices such as seclusion
and restraint. Restrictive practices have been widely recognized as harmful practices and …

Seclusion and restraint are coercive practices associated with physical and psychological
harm. International bodies have called for an end to these practices. However, these …

Restrictive practices continue to be used in mental health care despite increasing
recognition of their harms and an international effort to reduce and ultimately eliminate their …

The effectiveness of restraint and seclusion interventions in the nursing management of
disturbed and aggressive clients remains questionable. Considerable debate continues …

Accessible Summary What is known on the subject? There is emerging evidence
highlighting the counter therapeutic impact of the use of restraint and promoting the …