The use of coercion in psychiatric and mental health nursing is a major challenge, which can
lead to negative consequences for nurses and patients, including rupture in the therapeutic …

Patient satisfaction with hospital services has been increasingly discussed as an important
indicator of healthcare quality. It has been demonstrated that improving patient satisfaction is …

Accessible Summary What is known on the subject? The Safewards model has been
introduced to forensic mental health wards with mixed results. Research has identified a …

Background Open-door policy is a recommended framework to reduce coercion in
psychiatric wards. However, existing observational data might not fully capture potential …

Introduction Previous research has indicated that community‐based mental health services
in Iran are restricted, leading to overcrowding in psychiatric wards. This overcrowding has …

Background There is an increasing trend of door locking practices in acute psychiatric care.
The aim of the present study was to illuminate the symbolic dimensions of doors in Greek …

Involuntary treatment of anorexia nervosa is an option in cases in which the patient's life or
other people's lives are at risk or, in some countries, to prevent the deterioration of the …

Introduction Seclusion still occurs on mental health wards, despite absence of therapeutic
efficacy and high risks of adverse patient effects. Literature on the effect of nursing teams …

Understanding psychiatric inpatients' experiences is important to establish a culture of
patient-centric care and promote trust in healthcare. This study aimed to evaluate nine …

The ward climate or atmosphere refers to its material, emotional and social conditions. A
good ward climate in psychiatric settings can influence the mood, behaviour and self …