Factors involving in healthcare professionals' decision-making process regarding the use of restrictive care practices in adult mental health inpatient units: A protocol for an umbrella review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The use of restrictive care practices, such as physical restraint, seclusion, and chemical restraint, remains common practices, yet controversial aspect of mental health care, particularly in inpatient settings. Variations in legal definitions and protocols guiding the implementation of these practices often create legal and ethical dilemmas for professionals when deciding whether to implement such practices in certain circumstances. This leads them to rely on subjective decision-making, which is further shaped by epistemic disparities stemming from differences in knowledge, perspectives, and experiences that impact professionals' understanding and implementation of restrictive practices.

Aims

This is a study protocol for an upcoming umbrella review aiming to id

SUBMITTER: Belayneh Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11849846 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature