Restrictive practices in mental health settings – such as physical restraint and seclusion – are meant to be a last resort, used only when patients pose a risk to themselves or others. In 2021 and ...

The use of restrictive practices in Irish mental health centres has decreased by almost 50% in the past five years, according to a report by the Mental Health Commission (MHC). Restrictive practices ...

The use of restrictive practices to address behaviours that challenge in children and young people’s psychiatric inpatient services is a contentious issue. A qualitative study using focus groups and ...

New guidance on the use of restrictive practices and seclusion in Northern Ireland has been welcomed by nurse leaders in the region. The document, Regional policy on the use of restrictive practices ...

Restrictive covenants are intended to protect an employer's legitimate interest against unfair competition from former employees. In the medical profession, restrictive covenants are a vital component ...

There has been poor progress on minimising the use of restraint, seclusion and segregation in health and care services in England, 4 years after a major review was launched into the area. In 2018, the ...

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