L M Finke1. 1. Professional Development Services, Sigma Theta Tau International, Indianapolis, IN, USA. lindaf@stti.iupui.edu
Abstract
TOPIC: Published articles on the use of seclusion in psychiatric care. PURPOSE: To present the argument that the use of seclusion in the psychiatric care of children is not evidence-based practice. SOURCES: Review of the scientific study literature of the last 30 years on the use of seclusion. CONCLUSIONS: The scientific evidence available illustrates that the use of seclusion with children is not therapeutic and is, in fact, harmful to patients.
TOPIC: Published articles on the use of seclusion in psychiatric care. PURPOSE: To present the argument that the use of seclusion in the psychiatric care of children is not evidence-based practice. SOURCES: Review of the scientific study literature of the last 30 years on the use of seclusion. CONCLUSIONS: The scientific evidence available illustrates that the use of seclusion with children is not therapeutic and is, in fact, harmful to patients.