The aim of this integrative review was to describe interventions aimed at reducing seclusion
and mechanical restraint use in adult psychiatric inpatient units and their possible outcomes …

Introduction: In recent times, much attention has been focused on the reduction of seclusion
and restraint in psychiatric settings. This paper analyzes evidence available from …

Accessible summary Understanding the factors associated with the decision to use
seclusion or restraint may help to reduce the use of coercive measures through the …

This review examines the nature and effectiveness of interventions to reduce the use of
mechanical restraint and seclusion among adult psychiatric inpatients. Thirty-six post-1960 …

Objective. We describe a hospital-wide effort to decrease restraint and seclusion of
psychiatric inpatients. Our hypotheses were that interventions could reduce the number of …

This article reviews current evidence on the use of coercive measures, including seclusion
and restraint, in psychiatric in-patient settings in Europe. There is a particular focus on …

Accessible Summary What is known on the subject? Coercive practices such as restraint
(physically holding a person) or seclusion (containing a person in locked room) are …

Background. The use of coercion within the psychiatric services is problematic and raises a
range of ethical, legal, and clinical questions.“Physical restraint” is an emergency procedure …

Objectives: This study used an experimental design to examine the effect of systematic
implementation of behavioral interventions on the rate of seclusion and restraint in an …

In recent years, there has been a strong desire on the part of inpatient psychiatric programs
to reduce the use of seclusion and mechanical restraint. There is a consensus among those …