Patient Perspectives on Open-Door Policies in Psychiatry: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT: Open-door policies in psychiatric wards are increasingly recommended as a means to reduce coercion and enhance patient autonomy. However, evidence that integrates patient perspectives on ward openness and related safety measures remains limited. Traditional qualitative approaches often lack the breadth to fully capture the complexity of these views. We hypothesized that patients would prefer open-door treatment and hold a critical view of locked-ward environments, emphasizing autonomy and dignity in care. This study aims to systematically explore psychiatric patients' perspectives on open-door versus locked-ward treatment, identifying key themes and quantifying preferences within a large clinical sample. A hybrid questionnaire survey was conducted in September 2023 at the University Psychi

SUBMITTER: Liwinski T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12334140 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature