title: Seclusion.
abstract: Seclusion is a commonly used management technique in some areas of psychiatric practice. However, its theoretical and empirical underpinnings are greatly wanting in many respects. This paper reviews the present state of our knowledge and ignorance about seclusion, and suggests some strategies for much-needed research.
authors.affiliation: MRC Child Psychiatry Unit, Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, London.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Angold
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D010356:Patient Isolation / Q000523:psychology*; D013997:Time Factors; D014754:Violence