Ethnic disparities in rapid tranquillisation use and justifications in adult mental health inpatient settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Question

Evidence on the likelihood of receiving rapid tranquillisation (RT) across ethnic groups is mixed, with some studies suggesting that ethnic minorities are more likely to receive RT than others. We aimed to investigate the association between ethnicity and RT use in adult mental health inpatient settings and to explore explanations for RT use in relation to ethnicity.

Study selection and analysis

We searched six databases, grey sources, and references from their inception to 15 April 2024. We included studies reporting the association between RT and ethnic groups in adult mental health inpatient settings. A meta-analysis with a random-effects model was performed using odds ratio (OR) to estimate the association. Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and

SUBMITTER: Pedersen ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11748781 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature