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Seclusion practice in psychiatric nursing

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)

|April 21, 1993

Summary

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The Ashworth Inquiry recommended ending seclusion for psychiatric patients. However, authorities plan to minimize, not abolish, its use, prompting a review of seclusion practices and alternatives for severely disturbed individuals.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology
Healthcare Management

Background:

The Ashworth Inquiry recommended phasing out seclusion in psychiatric treatment.
The Special Hospitals Service Authority could not support the total abolition of seclusion.
This has reignited debate on seclusion practices for psychiatric patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the existing literature on seclusion practices.
To explore alternatives to seclusion for managing severely disturbed and violent psychiatric patients.

Main Methods:

Literature review of seclusion practices.
Analysis of alternative treatment methods for psychiatric patients.

Main Results:

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The study reviews literature on seclusion in psychiatric care.

It identifies and discusses alternatives to seclusion for managing challenging patient behaviors.

Conclusions:

The practice of seclusion in psychiatric treatment remains a contentious issue.
Further examination of seclusion's role and alternative interventions is warranted.