Background Subjective perception of coercion has gained attention as an important
outcome. However, little is known about its relation to patients' appraisal of the justification of …

Background: Being subjected to or witnessing coercive measures in mental health services
can have a negative impact on service users, carers and professionals, as they most often …

Background Involuntary admissions (IA) to psychiatric hospitals are controversial because
they interfere with people's autonomy. In some situations, however, they appear to be …

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

The use of coercive measures in mental health care is an important indicator of the quality of
care being provided, and non-patient-related factors are increasingly recognized to …

Cultural factors play a significant role in shaping the perception of coercion during
psychiatric admissions. The present study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of …

Various coercive measures can be used to legally compel a person suffering from
psychiatric disorder to undergo treatment. However, evidence suggests that patients' feeling …

Aim Most young adults experiencing psychosis enter early intervention services (EIS) via
inpatient and emergency departments. These experiences are suggested to negatively …

Background Compulsory admissions occur in psychiatric hospitals around the world. They
result in coercive and sometimes traumatic experiences for service users and carers. Legal …