The purpose of the current literature review was to critically review studies related to the use of restraint and seclusion in psychiatric settings across cultures, identify ethical principles regarding restraint and seclusion, and generate a clear view about patients' perspectives and factors that influence use of these measures worldwide. Use of restraint and seclusion in daily nursing practice is controversial. Previous studies have shown variation in the types, frequency, and duration of restraint and seclusion across different countries and differences in the perception of restraint and seclusion between nurses and patients. Whereas some mental health staff members have positive attitudes toward restraint and seclusion, others have negative attitudes. The current analysis found that restraint and seclusion should be used as a last resort measure. [ Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 57 (4), 32–39.]

Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of a training program on the attitudes of psychiatric nurses toward using coercive measures. Design and Methods A repeated measures time‐series design with two‐equivalent groups was used. A convenience sample of 48 psychiatric nurses were recruited. Data collection was conducted using the Staff Attitude to Coercion Scale. Findings Results showed the effectiveness of the training program in improving nurses’ attitude toward coercive measures. After 4 weeks of the training, nurses in the intervention group demonstrated significant improvements in their attitude mean scores. Practice Implications Equipping the psychiatric nurses with essential clinical knowledge and skills concerning the appropriate application of coercive measures policy were imperative issues that might help the nurses in dealing with these clinical complex situations effectively.

Background A deeper understanding of the nurses’ characteristics that influence their positive attitudes toward coercion is necessary if coercive measures rates are to be effectively reduced. Aim To identify the difference in psychiatric staff attitudes toward coercive measures in relation to their sociodemographic characteristics. Setting The study conducted at the National Center for Mental Health, which is regulated under the authority of the Jordanian Ministry of Health. Participants A total of 85 psychiatric staff recruited from the National Center for Mental Health. Methods A cross‐sectional, descriptive, correlational design was used. Data were collected using a self‐administered questionnaire, which consisted of 15 items that focused on assessing a staff's attitude toward coercion. Results The relationship between clinical unit and attitude toward coercion was significant (r = −.30; P = .006). Similarly, the correlations between gender‐based units and attitudes toward coercion were significant (r = −.38; P = .002). Another significant correlation was revealed with different years of experience (r = .22; P = .04). Conclusion The more years of experience in the field of psychiatric nursing the more positive attitude toward coercion. Moreover, working with male psychiatric patients and in acute psychiatric units increase the risk of coercive measures use.

Purpose This study aims to determine depression, anxiety and stress levels of health-care students during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic according to various socio-demographic variables. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study was conducted with 933 students. Data were collected with an information form on COVID- 19 and an electronic self-report questionnaire based on depression, anxiety and stress scale. Findings Findings revealed that 58% of the students experienced moderate-to-extremely severe depression, 39.8% experienced moderate-to-extremely severe anxiety and 38% experienced moderate-to-extremely severe stress. Practical implications Educational administrators can help reduce long-term negative effects on students’ education and mental health by enabling online guidance, psychological counseling and webinars for students. Originality/value This paper is original and adds to existing knowledge that health-care students’ depression, anxiety and stress levels were affected because of many factors that are not yet fully understood. Therefore, psychological counseling is recommended to reduce the long-term negative effects on the mental health of university students.

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