Staff Perspectives: Why are adolescent inpatients secluded and what causes changes in rates of seclusion on a unit?
Miriam K YurtbasiMichael GordonChristine PavlouGlenn MelvinPublished in: Child and adolescent mental health (2024)
These findings highlight a need for precision on what constitutes justifiable use of seclusion to reduce the potential for misuse. It also shows opportunities exist for further reduction in seclusion through teamwork and communication.