Observations on the theoretical bases for seclusion of the psychiatric inpatient
American Journal of PsychiatryPublished 1 March 1978
Thomas G. Gutheil
Citations128
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SJR score5.27
SNIP3.68
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The author offers a brief review of the theoretical and clinical rationale for seclusion and believes that the author believes that the authors are in danger of losing sight of the therapeutic aspects of this treatment modality.
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Contemporary controversy concerning the seclusion of psychiatric inpatients is focused primarily on the issues of civil rights and behavior control. The author believes that we are in danger of losing sight of the therapeutic aspects of this treatment modality. He offers a brief review of the theoretical and clinical rationale for seclusion.
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Psychology
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