The Use of Coercive Measures in Forensic Psychiatric Care by Birgit Völlm & Norbert Nedopil

Author:Birgit Völlm & Norbert Nedopil
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Cham

Maguire et al. (2012)

Seclusion

Australia

Forensic mental health hospital (multilevel security)

To develop, implement and evaluate strategies for reducing seclusion and sustaining less coercive practices

Longitudinal analysis of seclusion data (July 2005–June 2009) and standardised questionnaires

n = 116 (gender not stated)

Frequencies and durations of seclusion; staff confidence in managing aggression; staff attitudes towards seclusion; staff experiences of hospital environment

Frequencies and durations of seclusion reduced despite no changes in violence and aggression from patients

Post-reduction strategies being implemented, there were no changes to staff confidence in managing aggression; however, staff viewed seclusion as being more therapeutic

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