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The use of seclusion is not evidence-based practice
1Professional Development Services, Sigma Theta Tau International, Indianapolis, IN, USA. lindaf@stti.iupui.edu
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Seclusion in child psychiatric care is not supported by evidence. This practice is harmful to children and lacks therapeutic benefits, according to a review of scientific literature.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Mental Health Services Research
Background:
- Seclusion is a controversial intervention in psychiatric care.
- Its application in pediatric mental health settings warrants critical evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically evaluate the evidence base for seclusion in child psychiatric care.
- To argue against the use of seclusion as a non-evidence-based practice.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive review of scientific literature published over the past 30 years.
- Focus on studies examining the use of seclusion in pediatric psychiatric populations.
Main Results:
- The available scientific evidence does not support seclusion as a therapeutic intervention for children.
- Findings indicate that seclusion is detrimental to the well-being of young patients.
Conclusions:
- The use of seclusion in child psychiatric care is not evidence-based.
- Seclusion poses significant risks and harms to children in psychiatric treatment.
Topic:
Published articles on the use of seclusion in psychiatric care.
Purpose:
To present the argument that the use of seclusion in the psychiatric care of children is not evidence-based practice.
Sources:
Review of the scientific study literature of the last 30 years on the use of seclusion.
Conclusions:
The scientific evidence available illustrates that the use of seclusion with children is not therapeutic and is, in fact, harmful to patients.