The short time frame associated with rapid reviews can be challenging for researchers
conducting qualitative evidence synthesis. In these circumstances a Best‐Fit Framework …

In recent decades, outpatient commitment orders have been increasingly used in the follow-
up of persons with serious mental disorders. Most studies on outpatient commitment orders …

Abstract Background: The effectiveness of Community Treatment Orders (CTOs) has been
examined previously. However, few studies have explored the significance of service user …

Background Service users detained for assessment and/or treatment under the Mental
Health Act 1983 are allocated a 'Nearest Relative'. The Nearest Relative has access to …

Eligible relatives are given rights and powers in the compulsory treatment of people with
mental health problems in several international jurisdictions, including within England and …

This comparative scoping review charts and compares current and emerging issues for
mental health social workers involved in the use of compulsory mental health legislation in …

A practical understanding of the Mental Health Act is essential for social workers, as well as
other health and social care professionals. This succinct yet comprehensive book sets out …

Coercion is defined as 'the application of force to control the action of a voluntary agent'. The
use of coercion on mental healthcare patients constitutes an exception to the principle that …

Compulsory outpatient psychiatric care or outpatient commitment (OC) is intended to ensure
treatment of people with severe psychotic disorders after discharge from inpatient care …

This chapter presents a synthesis of major research themes and findings on patients'
subjective experiences and perceptions of coercion in community psychiatry. It is specifically …