Citation

Looi GM, Engström Å, Sävenstedt S. Issues Ment. Health Nurs. 2015; 36(2): 96-103.

Affiliation

Department of Health Sciences, Luleå University of Technology , Luleå , Sweden.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/01612840.2014.951134

PMID

25625709

Abstract

Coercive measures are commonly used as a method of intervention, despite insufficient evidence for their effectiveness and benefits. The aim of this study was to describe how people who self-harm perceive alternatives to coercive measures in relation to actual experiences of psychiatric care. A total of 19 self-reports have been analysed with qualitative content analysis, resulting in three categories: a wish for understanding instead of neglect; a wish for mutual relation instead of distrust; a wish for professionalism instead of a counterproductive care. In conclusion, if the caregivers can understand and collaborate with the patient, there is seldom any need for coercive measures.

Language: en