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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
Abstract
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.