Design features that reduce the use of seclusion and restraint in mental health facilities: a rapid systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Increasing efforts are being made to prevent and/or eliminate the use of seclusion and restraint in mental health facilities. Recent literature recognises the importance of the physical environment in supporting better outcomes in mental health services. This rapid review scoped the existing literature studying what physical design features of mental health facilities can reduce the use of seclusion and physical restraint.

Design

A rapid review of peer-reviewed literature.

Methods

Peer-reviewed literature was searched for studies on architectural design and the use of restraint and seclusion in mental health facilities. The following academic databases were searched: Cochrane Library, Medline, PsycINFO, Scopus and Avery for English language literature published between Januar

SUBMITTER: Oostermeijer S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8264870 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature