When Psychiatric Services Become a Waiting Room: Situational Analysis of Involuntary Commitment and Treatment as Experienced by Patients and Nurses.

A growing body of literature highlights the involvement of nurses in the application of involuntary commitment and treatments in psychiatry. The violence underlying these coercive practices is often discussed, as they infringe on human rights and have negative effects on both patients and healthcare staff. The current state of knowledge on this subject, however, fails to inform us of what characterizes and influences these practices in psychiatric nursing.

Nurses' Experiences of Using Coercion in Forensic and Non-Forensic Settings: A Constant Comparative Analysis.

Introduction: Coercive measures are increasingly used in psychiatric settings, especially in forensic settings. Coercive measures such as seclusion, restraints and involuntary care cause negative outcomes for both people living with mental illness and nurses.

Aim: The aim of this paper is to compare the perspectives of nurses who experience the use of coercive measures in forensic and general psychiatric care.