Seclusion versus mechanical restraint in psychiatry - a systematic review.
Christian S GleerupSøren Dinesen ØstergaardRasmus S HjulerPublished in: Acta neuropsychiatrica (2020)
Based on the available literature, it cannot be determined whether seclusion is superior to mechanical restraint or vice versa. Further studies using stringent methodology are required to answer this question. A cautious conclusion based on this review is that the availability of both methods seems necessary - as both have their pros and cons.
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