Objective Various methods are used to induce or pressure patients into being more
adherent with treatment; collectively, we can describe them as leverage. Leverage strategies …

Background Seven wards from three Norwegian mental health care institutions participated
in a study in which regular ethics reflection groups focusing on coercion had been …

Many older individuals with dementia (OIWD) show care-resistant behavior for oral care.
Providing care despite resistance is considered to be involuntary care. Although involuntary …

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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 incidence of aggression within healthcare environments has exhibited a discernible
rise. As a response, restrictive measures, including restraints, are enforced. Due to the safety …

Although clinicians and scientists have made persistent effort to reduce the use of coercive
measures such as mechanical restraint, seclusion, and forced medication, it is required in …

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed several ethical challenges worldwide.
Understanding care providers' experiences during health emergencies is key to develop …

The application of physical restraint for patients represents ethical dilemmas for psychiatric
nurses in terms of maintaining the safety of all (clients and staff) while at the same time …

Crisis situations are frequent among people with mental health disorders. Several
interventions have been developed to act in prevention, including crisis plans recognized as …