Non-seclusion policies

There can be little doubt that initiatives in the field of mental health care are geared towards reducing the use of seclusion and eradicating it wherever possible.

Abstract

There can be little doubt that initiatives in the field of mental health care are geared towards reducing the use of seclusion and eradicating it wherever possible. Even those who remain loyal to the belief that seclusion can be a therapeutic intervention advocate the reduction of its use, and that it should be used in extreme cases only. This is seen in much of the literature on seclusion, particularly those articles that reflect the personal views of those calling for its elimination. From those who attempt to defend its use there is always an air of anger and bitterness.KeywordsNursing StaffSpecial HospitalViolent IncidentSupport FrameworkStaff MoraleThese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.