Background Involuntary admission and treatment experiences may affect the attitude of
patients toward subsequent treatment and further outcomes. This issue has received …

Background Though controversial for its various disadvantages, involuntary admission (IA)
is necessary in providing mental health care for patients suffering from schizophrenia in …

Abstract Background The current Mental Health Care Bill (MHCB)–2013 in India advocates
least restrictive alternatives (LRA) in psychiatric treatment. However, we have little evidence …

BACKGROUND: Compulsory admission is practiced around the world with legislative
variations. The legal status during compulsory hospitalization might be changed to consent …

Aims Voluntary admission rates of schizophrenia vary widely across studies. In order to
make the topic be informed by evidence, it is important to have accurate estimates. This …

Involuntary care is a feature of mental health services around the world. In addition to
involuntary admission and treatment, specific coercive practices include seclusion and …

Introduction: Since non-compliance is one of the challenges faced by clinicians working with
schizophrenics, and given that the attitude toward treatment is one of critical factors …

Background: Coercion is not uncommon phenomenon among mental health service users
during their admission into psychiatric hospital. Research on perceived coercion of …

Purpose The purpose of the study was to examine the long-term influence of involuntary
hospitalization on medication adherence, engagement in out-patient treatment and …

Background: Little is known about how patients in India perceive coercion in psychiatric
care. Aims: To assess perceived coercion in persons with mental disorder admitted …