Seclusion in an enriched environment versus seclusion as usual: A quasi-experimental study using mixed methods.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For patients, seclusion during psychiatric treatment is often a traumatic experience. To prevent such experiences, adjustments in the design of seclusion rooms have been recommended.

Methods

As there have been no empirical studies on the matter, we used a quasi-experimental design to compare the experiences in seclusion of two groups of patients: 26 who had been secluded in a room designed according to the principles of healing environment, a so called 'Enriched Environment Seclusion room' (EES), and 27 who had been secluded in a regular seclusion (RS) room. The enrichment included audio-visual facilities, a fixed toilet, a couch and a self-service system to adjust light, colour, blinds and temperature according to the patient's preferences. Insight into their exp

SUBMITTER: van der Venne CGJM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8584674 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature