The calls to eliminate restrictive practices (eg, seclusion and physical restraint) from mental
health care services have been gaining momentum over time and have been one of the …

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

Background Compulsory admission to psychiatric hospital is rising despite serious ethical
concerns. Among measures to reduce compulsory admissions, Psychiatric Advance …

Background Despite its ubiquity in academic research, the phrase 'ethical challenge
(s)'appears to lack an agreed definition. A lack of a definition risks introducing confusion or …

Background and objectives Coercion is frequent in psychiatry, with an overall downward
trend. Knowledge on the application of seclusion and restraint in open wards remains …

Background: Young next of kin to patients with mental health problems are faced with many
challenges. It is important to focus on the special needs of children and adolescents as next …

Abstract Background The World Health Organization describes the perpetuation of human
rights violations against people with mental health problems as a global emergency. Despite …

Introduction: Features of intellectual disability (ID) and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
may hinder responsiveness to interventions typically used during psychiatric hospitalization …

Aim and objectives To describe nurses' experiences of using restraint in neurosurgical care.
Background Despite reports of negative consequences, and conflicts with key values in …

Background: Psychiatric patients are subjected to considerable stigmatization, in particular,
because they are considered aggressive, uncontrollable, and dangerous. This …