Sensory approaches in inpatient psychiatric settings: innovative alternatives to seclusion & restraint.
The national initiative to decrease the use of seclusion and restraint in psychiatric inpatient settings requires innovative methods to facilitate the processes of consumer self-organization, self-care, and positive change. Sensory-based approaches and multisensory rooms are valuable resources as cultures of care shift to become more responsive and collaborative. This article explores the importance and efficacy of trauma-informed approaches that are sensory supportive, address the individual needs of the person, and strengthen the therapeutic relationship.
Champagne
Tina
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Department of Behavioral Services, Cooley-Dickinson Hospital, Northampton, MA 01060, USA. tina@ot-innovations.com
Stromberg
Nan
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D004779:Environment Design; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients / Q000523:psychology; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D010356:Patient Isolation / Q000592:standards*; D010362:Patients' Rooms / Q000592:standards*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000592:standards*; D014785:Vision, Ocular