Qualitative systematic literature review: the experience of being in seclusion for adults with mental health difficulties

Mental Health Review Journal,Volume 22, Issue 1, March 2017. Purpose To conduct a systematic search of the peer-reviewed qualitative literature investigating the lived experience of seclusion for adults with mental health difficulties, to appraise the quality of the existing literature and synthesise findings. Background: Seclusion is a controversial intervention for the short-term management of unsafe behaviours in inpatient mental health services. There has been some sporadic interest in the service-users ’ experiences of this. Design/methodology/approach Systematic literature review and meta-synthesis. Data Sources: Databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and PSYCHINFO were searched in July 2015. Review Methods: The JBI QARI tools for critical appraisal and data extraction were used to review papers a nd synthesise findings. Findings A small number of papers was found, which were of mixed quality. Originality/value The existing research is limited in both quantity and quality. Although most participants from the existing research described seclusion as mostly negative with the potential for causing iatrogenic harm, some described more positive experiences, often in the context of compassionate interactions with staff.
Source: Mental Health Review Journal - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research