Involuntary psychiatric inpatient care presents a unique ethical challenge not least because
the dignity of a person whose liberty and autonomy are restricted is inherently at risk …

Background Compulsory admissions occur in psychiatric hospitals around the world. They
result in coercive and sometimes traumatic experiences for service users and carers. Legal …

Objective: The ACCESS treatment model offers assertive community treatment (ACT)
embedded in an integrated care program to patients with severe psychotic disorders …

Background Involuntary admissions (IA) to psychiatric hospitals are controversial because
they interfere with people's autonomy. In some situations, however, they appear to be …

Background Involuntary admission (IA) for psychiatric treatment is a massive restriction of
human rights. Therefore, its execution is regulated by law. During executing IAs referring …

Background It is a common aim to reduce psychiatric readmissions. Although risk factors for
readmissions were described, specific data in the group of patients with potentially …

BackgroundPost-coercion review has been increasingly regarded as a useful intervention in
psychiatric inpatient setting. However, little is known about its effect on perceived coercion …

Background Psychiatric advance directives (PAD) were shown to be effective in the
reduction of coercion and strengthening of the patientsautonomy. Therefore, the Swiss …

BackgroundCoercive measures (such as seclusion, mechanical restraint, and forced
medication) during psychiatric inpatient treatment should be avoided whenever possible …

Intégration des droits humains dans la pratique du personnel infirmier faisant usage de
coercition en santé mentale : recension systématique des écrits et méta-ethnographie …