The purpose of the current literature review was to critically review studies related to the use of restraint and seclusion in psychiatric settings across cultures, identify ethical principles regarding restraint and seclusion, and generate a clear view about patients' perspectives and factors that influence use of these measures worldwide. Use of restraint and seclusion in daily nursing practice is controversial. Previous studies have shown variation in the types, frequency, and duration of restraint and seclusion across different countries and differences in the perception of restraint and seclusion between nurses and patients. Whereas some mental health staff members have positive attitudes toward restraint and seclusion, others have negative attitudes. The current analysis found that restraint and seclusion should be used as a last resort measure. [ Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 57 (4), 32–39.]

Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of a training program on the attitudes of psychiatric nurses toward using coercive measures. Design and Methods A repeated measures time‐series design with two‐equivalent groups was used. A convenience sample of 48 psychiatric nurses were recruited. Data collection was conducted using the Staff Attitude to Coercion Scale. Findings Results showed the effectiveness of the training program in improving nurses’ attitude toward coercive measures. After 4 weeks of the training, nurses in the intervention group demonstrated significant improvements in their attitude mean scores. Practice Implications Equipping the psychiatric nurses with essential clinical knowledge and skills concerning the appropriate application of coercive measures policy were imperative issues that might help the nurses in dealing with these clinical complex situations effectively.

Purpose This study aims to determine depression, anxiety and stress levels of health-care students during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic according to various socio-demographic variables. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study was conducted with 933 students. Data were collected with an information form on COVID- 19 and an electronic self-report questionnaire based on depression, anxiety and stress scale. Findings Findings revealed that 58% of the students experienced moderate-to-extremely severe depression, 39.8% experienced moderate-to-extremely severe anxiety and 38% experienced moderate-to-extremely severe stress. Practical implications Educational administrators can help reduce long-term negative effects on students’ education and mental health by enabling online guidance, psychological counseling and webinars for students. Originality/value This paper is original and adds to existing knowledge that health-care students’ depression, anxiety and stress levels were affected because of many factors that are not yet fully understood. Therefore, psychological counseling is recommended to reduce the long-term negative effects on the mental health of university students.

Background A deeper understanding of the nurses’ characteristics that influence their positive attitudes toward coercion is necessary if coercive measures rates are to be effectively reduced. Aim To identify the difference in psychiatric staff attitudes toward coercive measures in relation to their sociodemographic characteristics. Setting The study conducted at the National Center for Mental Health, which is regulated under the authority of the Jordanian Ministry of Health. Participants A total of 85 psychiatric staff recruited from the National Center for Mental Health. Methods A cross‐sectional, descriptive, correlational design was used. Data were collected using a self‐administered questionnaire, which consisted of 15 items that focused on assessing a staff's attitude toward coercion. Results The relationship between clinical unit and attitude toward coercion was significant (r = −.30; P = .006). Similarly, the correlations between gender‐based units and attitudes toward coercion were significant (r = −.38; P = .002). Another significant correlation was revealed with different years of experience (r = .22; P = .04). Conclusion The more years of experience in the field of psychiatric nursing the more positive attitude toward coercion. Moreover, working with male psychiatric patients and in acute psychiatric units increase the risk of coercive measures use.

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Background: Evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP) is considered a major and very important global paradigm shift. Unfortunately, most healthcare providers and researchers embrace the concept of evidence-based practice (EBP) without integrating this concept in clinical settings. The current situation of EBP and new practice guidelines utilization in Jordan are scarce. This policy brief aimed to discusses the process of utilizing nursing EBP in clinical settings in Jordan. Methods: The authors adopted an action plan utilizing a systematic approach to develop and implement specific strategies and policies to integrate EBP in clinical settings in Jordanian hospitals. We present an experience of one country in terms of introducing a policy brief to establish an EBP policy accompanied by developing an EBP unit in the hospital's country. Results: A comprehensive description of this policy is provided with reference to the eminent steps of policy analysis and evaluation. In fact, EBP policies and clinical practice guidelines should keep a live document and revise regularly or as needed. Overall, the authors suggest the development of a unit for EBP to deal with issues related to clinical practice guidelines. Conclusions: Expected outcomes for the introduction of the EBP unit and its policy include increase research utilization and accelerated adoption of new evidence, increase the quality of care provided, increase patient, staff, and managers satisfaction, and decrease staff workload by reducing complications associated with medical errors and outdated interventions.

Objective(s) To explore the perceived threats of COVID‐19 and how it changed the personal hygienic precautionary behaviors across multiple countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Design A cross‐sectional descriptive design was used to survey the four targeted MENA countries: Jordan, Palestinian territories, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Sample A nonprobability convenience sampling design was utilized. The link to the survey questionnaire was distributed through social media groups within Facebook ® and Twitter ® . The groups are known and accessible by known across the general population at the targeted countries. Measurement Data was collected using The Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire and an adapted instrument that examine the hygienic precautionary behaviors during COVID‐19 pandemic. Results Answers of participants ( n = 2604) were valid and included in the study. The results show that a minimal perception of threat among the participants on most of the BIP‐Q5 items (M = 12.9, SD = 7.2). Moreover, the highest compliance rates to recommended hygienic precautionary behaviors were found among populations above the age of 50 years (F = 2.89, p = .04), females (t = 5.18, p = .003), being married (F = 3.09, p = .029), and being a health care professional (t = ‐2.20, p = .028). Conclusion The perceived threat of COVID‐19 and compliance rates with the recommended hygienic precautionary behaviors among Arab societies were found to below and need critically urgent attention.