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Seclusion on an adolescent unit

A Angold1, A Pickles

  • 1Developmental Epidemiology Program, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710-3454.

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines
|September 1, 1993
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This study analyzed adolescent seclusion data, finding shorter average seclusion durations (31 minutes) than previously reported. Seclusion times decreased over the six-year study period, with limited correlation to patient or ward factors.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Seclusion is a controversial intervention in adolescent psychiatric units.
  • Analyzing seclusion data presents statistical challenges.
  • Variability exists in seclusion frequency and duration among individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine seclusion records from an adolescent unit over six years.
  • To address challenges in analyzing typical seclusion data with statistical methods.
  • To investigate relationships between seclusion patterns and patient/ward characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of six-year seclusion records from an adolescent unit.
  • Application of statistical methods to overcome data analysis challenges.

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  • Examination of correlations between seclusion frequency/duration and patient/ward factors.

    • Main Results:

    • Few relationships found between seclusion practices and patient/ward characteristics.
    • Significant variability in individual seclusion frequency and episode duration.
    • Average seclusion duration was 31 minutes, shorter than prior reports.
    • Seclusion durations decreased significantly over the six-year study period.

    Conclusions:

    • Adolescent seclusion practices may be evolving towards shorter durations.
    • Further research is needed to understand factors influencing seclusion duration.
    • Findings have implications for refining seclusion protocols and clinical practice.