The use of seclusion is not evidence-based practice.
OBJECTIVE
Published articles on the use of seclusion in psychiatric care.


OBJECTIVE
To present the argument that the use of seclusion in the psychiatric care of children is not evidence-based practice.


METHODS
Review of the scientific study literature of the last 30 years on the use of seclusion.


CONCLUSIONS
The scientific evidence available illustrates that the use of seclusion with children is not therapeutic and is, in fact, harmful to patients.
Finke
L M
LM
Professional Development Services, Sigma Theta Tau International, Indianapolis, IN, USA. lindaf@stti.iupui.edu
D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D010356:Patient Isolation