Introduction: This paper reviews studies on outcomes of involuntary hospital admissions in
general adult psychiatry, and predictors of outcomes. Method: Studies assessing observer …

This article systematically reviews the literature on the outcome of acute hospitalization for
adult general psychiatric patients admitted involuntarily as compared to patients admitted …

The relationship between patient and therapist in mental health care is one of the most
important treatment factors. It is a reliable predictor of treatment outcome, regardless of …

Antipsychotic medications are sometimes imposed on psychiatric patients deemed
dangerous to themselves and others. This is based on the assumption that treatment is safe …

Objective: Increasing patient autonomy and decreasing coercion are frequently cited goals
in mental health care. Research suggests that the therapeutic relationship and patients' …

Objective: This study systematically examined the empirical literature on the themes and
correlates of coercion as defined by the subjective experience of patients in psychiatric care …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine what predicts patients' perceptions of
coercion surrounding admission to a psychiatric hospital. Method: For 171 cases, the …

Though coercion is widely used in psychiatry, both in terms of involuntary hospital
admissions and coercive treatment, little is known about the effects of coercing patients. In …

In civil commitment the state applies its police and parens patriae powers in order to coerce
mentally ill persons into treatment. Coercion, thus, is central to civil commitment. It also has …

Forensic Psychology, 2nd Edition provides students with an in-depth and insightful
introduction to the clinical practice of forensic psychology, the assessment and treatment of …