The Use of Coercive Measures in Forensic Psychiatric Care 2016
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-26748-7_14
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Abstract: Coercive situations are complicated and stressful for both the one being forced as well as the one forcing the other. Patients' experiences of coercion have been studied since the end of the 1970s, and interest in this theme has increased since about 2000. It seems that involuntary treatment as a general concept is more accepted than individual, specific coercive measures, such as forced medication, seclusion or restraint, which patients usually deem unnecessary. Patients' views on seclusion and restraint have… Show more

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“…Best practices to reduce their use have been developed (e.g., in England and Wales: the Mental Health Safety Improvement Programme to Reduce Restrictive Practices developed by NHS Improvement and the Care Quality Commission). Studies consistently report patients feel coercive measures limit autonomy, violate human rights, disrespect and dehumanize them and leave them feeling ignored (24, 25). Kontio et al (26) report that coercive measures undermined satisfaction in care, treatment adherence, and violated patient autonomy.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Best practices to reduce their use have been developed (e.g., in England and Wales: the Mental Health Safety Improvement Programme to Reduce Restrictive Practices developed by NHS Improvement and the Care Quality Commission). Studies consistently report patients feel coercive measures limit autonomy, violate human rights, disrespect and dehumanize them and leave them feeling ignored (24, 25). Kontio et al (26) report that coercive measures undermined satisfaction in care, treatment adherence, and violated patient autonomy.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Whilst policy and legislation specify that it should only be used as a 'last resort', it continues to be used routinely in mental health services in the UK and beyond (MIND 2013, Agenda 2017. A wide range of adverse effects have been reported as a result of the use of restraint ranging from patient and staff discomfort to injuries resulting in death (Duxbury et al 2011, Mohr et al 2003, Soininen et al 2016). There is a growing recognition of the traumatic origins of mental distress and the potential for coercive practices to traumatise or retraumatise individuals (Sweeney et al 2016, Bonner et al 2002.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Patients in forensic services are also often subject to considerable restrictions during their admission. 4 After discharge, patients will often continue to be subject to limitations on their liberty and to reporting requirements. 5 The consequences of recidivism can be severe for victims and their families, as well as for patients themselves.…”
Section: The Need For Health Services Research In Forensic Mental Hea...mentioning
confidence: 99%