Abuse of people with mental illnesses perpetrated by healthcare professionals: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This scoping review addresses the underexplored issue of abuse of people with mental illnesses by healthcare professionals. We mapped the existing literature to establish the nature, prevalence, contributing factors and experiences of this abuse.

Design

Scoping review based on the Joanna Briggs Institute framework.

Data sources and study selection

We searched MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, PsycINFO, ProQuest, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Ichushi-Web during the period from 3 July to 22 August 2024. Eligible studies reported abuse of people with mental illnesses by healthcare professionals, with no restrictions on year or language.

Data extraction and analysis

Two reviewers independently extracted data from the selected

SUBMITTER: Matoba K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12815128 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature