Although coercive measures have always been part of the psychiatric armamentarium, the
ethical dilemma between the use of a “therapeutic” coercion and the loss of patients' dignity …

Background Despite absence of clear evidence to assert that the use of coercion in
psychiatry is practically and clinically helpful or effective, coercive measures are widely …

Objective: This study systematically examined the empirical literature on the themes and
correlates of coercion as defined by the subjective experience of patients in psychiatric care …

Background In recent years, the attention on the use of coercion in mental health care has
increased. The use of coercion is common and controversial, and involves many complex …

Despite a long-standing tradition of the use of coercion in psychiatric care, such as
involuntary admission and treatment, few have systematically addressed this issue. In recent …

AimsTo examine the extent and nature of coercive practices in mental healthcare and to
consider the ethical, human rights challenges facing the current clinical practices in this …

Coercion in mental healthcare is ubiquitous and affects the physical health, recovery and
psychological and emotional well‐being of those who experience it. Numerous studies have …

Under certain conditions, coercive interventions in psychotic patients can help to regain
insight and alleviate symptoms, but can also traumatize subjects. This study explored …

Background: It has long been debated whether coercion can be justified as paternalism in
the field of mental health and it is still a continuing issue of controversy today. Aims: This …

This pilot study aimed at investigating how mental health professionals on acute psychiatric
wards recognize different levels of formal and informal coercions and treatment pressures as …