how effective is the 6 core strategies to prevent seclusion and restraint?

Can we use SPSS to conduct Confirmatory Factor Analysis?

The Management of Aggression and Violence Attitude Scale (MAVAS) was used to identify staff perceptions about the causes and management of aggression and violence. Previous research has validated...

14 August 2020 2,306 7 View

National seclusion and restraint rates in the UK?

Can anyone point me in the direction of a source for national seclusion and restraint data for the UK? I am looking to compare it to the national rates in Australia. Many thanks Lesley Barr

27 March 2020 2,250 2 View

Does anyone have current evidence based practice research papers for reducing seclusion within acute inpatient mental health units?

Kiloh observation unit has a high rate of seclusions and it would be good to read current research as to how to go about reducing these disturbing seclusions.

07 August 2016 2,520 0 View

Why don't lab technicians get together to discuss science?

I haven't heard of any form of community at the technician level outside of their principle lab. No pizza meetings or seminars designed specifically with the technician in mind. Most seem to...

31 December 2014 8,000 0 View

How can we prevent suicide during seclusion in a psychiatric institution while maintaining respect for the patient?

I will register for my M Cur next year I have a problem regarding respect for psychiatric patients during seclusion because they commit suicide I am struggling with literature relating to...

09 December 2014 4,799 10 View

Where can I get a copy of "Heyman Attitudes to Seclusion Survey"?

I'm having trouble finding a copy of the aptitude survey questions. Does anyone have a link to the original article or a copy of the article?

03 April 2014 4,797 0 View

Reducing time of seclusion in acute mental care

Dear Researchers, I'm working on a project in Belgium to reduce aggression and restrictive pratices/coersion. It's s a very challenging problem if you know that we still have ++ 100 seclusions...

01 January 1970 7,595 2 View

Implementing DASA-IV in an adult psychiatric unit

I am trying to implement DASA-IV tool with the purpose of measuring its effect in seclusion restrains and reducing staff injuries. I am also measuring staff compliance with the utilization of the...

01 January 1970 6,933 1 View