Studies investigating the impact of the environment and experiences of seclusion on the experiences of escalation and de-escalation of patients are scarce. We present preliminary findings relating to how the environment and experiences of restrictive interventions and seclusion impact patient and staff experiences of escalation...
Restrictive practices are often used in response to a breakdown in communication. Despite carers having unique insight into what their loved ones are attempting to express, closed service cultures mean they are often silenced. The aims of this project were to understand why carers’ involvement...
FOSTREN is a network of mental health service stakeholders funded by the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) framework for the period 2020-2024. The network is focused on bringing together experts with understanding and experience of successful methods for reducing coercion and restrictive practices...