Alternatives to the Use of Mechanical Restraints in the Management of Agitation or Aggressions of Psychiatric Patients: A Scoping Review

Coercive measures are a highly controversial issue in mental health. Although scientific evidence on their impact is limited, they are frequently used. Furthermore, they lead to a high number of ethical, legal, and clinical repercussions on both patients, and professionals and institutions. This rev...

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Main Authors: Damián Fernández-Costa, Juan Gómez-Salgado, Javier Fagundo-Rivera, Jorge Martín-Pereira, Blanca Prieto-Callejero, Juan Jesús García-Iglesias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/9/2791