PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the frequency and type of post-seclusion debriefing provided by nurses at a psychiatric unit in Melbourne, Australia. DESIGN AND METHODS: The study employed an exploratory research design. An analysis of the seclusion register was undertaken to identify the total number of seclusions over a 1-year period. A file audit tool was developed to identify seclusion debriefing interventions documented in consumer case files. FINDINGS: Post-seclusion debriefing is not routinely performed following an episode of seclusion. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: A post-seclusion debriefing framework needs to be developed to support best practice in managing seclusion.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the frequency and type of post-seclusion debriefing provided by nurses at a psychiatric unit in Melbourne, Australia. DESIGN AND METHODS: The study employed an exploratory research design. An analysis of the seclusion register was undertaken to identify the total number of seclusions over a 1-year period. A file audit tool was developed to identify seclusion debriefing interventions documented in consumer case files. FINDINGS: Post-seclusion debriefing is not routinely performed following an episode of seclusion. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: A post-seclusion debriefing framework needs to be developed to support best practice in managing seclusion.
Authors: A Wullschleger; A Vandamme; J Mielau; L Stoll; A Heinz; F Bermpohl; A Bechdolf; M Stelzig; O Hardt; I Hauth; V Holthoff-Detto; L Mahler; C Montag Journal: Eur Psychiatry Date: 2021-12-07 Impact factor: 5.361