Variation in opinions on coercion use among mental healthcare professionals: a questionnaire study

CONCLUSION: There is a high degree of variation in coercion use. This study suggests that this variation persists despite staff members being confronted with the same standardized situations. There is a need for evidence-based further guidance to minimize coercion in critical mental healthcare situations.PMID:38626028 | DOI:10.1080/08039488.2024.2341928

Source: Nordic Journal of Psychiatry - April 16, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: S øren Birkeland S øren Bie Bogh Martin Locht Pedersen Jonas Harder Kerring Lars Mors ø Ellen Boldrup Tingleff Frederik Alkier Gildberg Source Type: research