Fayaz Ahmad Paul, Aasim Ur Rehman Ganie, Danishwar Rasool Dar, Priyanka Saikia, Indrajeet Banerjee
Restraint, often linked with limiting an individual's freedom of movement, has become a focal point of extensive discussion and evaluation within the realm of mental healthcare. Striking a delicate balance between ensuring individual safety and minimizing reliance on restraint methods poses a significant challenge. In mental health inpatient settings, the prevalent forms of restraint encompass physical, chemical, environmental, and psychological methods. Paradoxically, the consequences of employing restraint can be severe, ranging from injuries and cognitive decline to sedation and, in extreme cases, fatalities...
April 15, 2024: Asian Journal of Psychiatry