Introduction. In addition to compulsion (involuntary hospitalization, seclusion, restraint, etc.),
there are broader forms of coercion (persuasion, interpersonal pressure, inducement or …

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 …

This pilot study aimed at investigating how mental health professionals on acute psychiatric
wards recognize different levels of formal and informal coercions and treatment pressures as …

Accessible Summary What is known on the subject? Coercive measures represent an
ethical conflict because they limit the person's freedom, compromising their personal …

Introduction Comprehending informal coercion, which encompasses a wide range of
phenomena characterised by subtle and non-legalised pressures, can be complex. Its use is …

Objectives The objective of the study was to investigate how mental health professionals
describe and reflect upon different forms of informal coercion. Results In a deductive …

The literature on coercion has focused mainly on the compulsory treatment of psychiatric
patients in hospital. Coercion was thus often equated with involuntary status. However, in …

Coercion in Mental Health is related to sociocultural contexts. The purpose of this study is to
examine whether the uses and perceptions of covert coercion on the part of professionals …

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 …

Background/Objectives: Coercion usually has been equated with legal detention. Many
'voluntary'patients however perceive their community mental health care as coerced. The …