A cross-sectional prospective study of seclusion, restraint and involuntary medication in acute psychiatric wards: patient, staff and ward characteristics

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Previous research on mental health care has shown considerable differences in use of seclusion, restraint and involuntary medication among different wards and geographical areas. This study investigates to what extent use of seclusio...

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Main Authors: Bjørngaard Johan, Husum Tonje, Finset Arnstein, Ruud Torleif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/10/89