Research Article
Adolescent psychiatric inpatients’ perceptions of treatment and seclusion
DOI:
10.2989/17280583.2024.2323937
Author(s):
Miriam K YurtbasiSchool of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Australia, Michael GordonSchool of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Australia, Leeanne FisherAustin Health, Child & Youth Mental Health Services Directorate, Australia, Ric HaslamMental Health, The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, Australia, Chidambaram PrakashMental Health, The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, Australia, Bianca BlatchfordAustin Health, Child & Youth Mental Health Services Directorate, Australia, Christine PavlouEarly in Life Mental Health Service, Monash Children’s Hospital, Australia, Daniel DarmaninMental Health, The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, Australia, Stephanie VerstandigEarly in Life Mental Health Service, Monash Children’s Hospital, Australia, Adam BlakeMental Health, The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, Australia, Whitney CornellMental Health, The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, Australia, Lauren CameronSchool of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Australia, Glenn MelvinSchool of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Australia,
Abstract
Objectives: A great deal of attention is being directed at the use of seclusion in adolescent inpatient psychiatric units due to its forceful nature and negative impact on inpatients and staff. This mixed methods study aimed to explore and compare the level of satisfaction with the services received and perspectives on seclusion in secluded and non-secluded adolescent inpatients.
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