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Patient concerns about seclusion: developing a leaflet
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-18, 18:58 authored by Horsfall, J, Cleary, MSeclusion continues to be used as a last resort in many acute in-patient mental health facilities, hence, mental health nurses must consider a range of strategies to improve seclusion practice. This article reviews selected literature to glean relevant information to provide to patients regarding seclusion protocols, rationales, and aims. Some postseclusion debriefing, nurse education, and organizational monitoring issues are also briefly discussed. The provision of supplementary written patient information about seclusion processes has the potential to decrease patient anxiety and fear. This initiative involves collaboration with consumer consultants to creatively develop effective solutions to some long-standing patient-identified problems associated with the experience of seclusion.
History
Publication title
Issues in Mental Health NursingVolume
24Issue
5Pagination
575-85ISSN
0161-2840Department/School
School of Health SciencesPublisher
Informa HealthcarePlace of publication
United KingdomRights statement
Copyright 2003 Taylor & Francis Inc.Repository Status
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