Understanding Healthcare Professionals’ Decision-Making Regarding Physical Restraint in Acute Psychiatric Wards: A Grounded Theory Study
This study reveals the multifaceted nature of restraint decision-making and its moral and professional implications. Findings highlight the need for systemic, cultural, and educational interventions to reduce reliance on restraint and foster more ethical, patient-centred care, offering lessons applicable across diverse international mental health systems.
Authors
- Giuseppe Imperadore
- Federica Canzan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9927-6554)
- Jessica Longhini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4198-075X)
- Sara Patuzzo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6800-505X)
- Antonio Lasalvia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9963-6081)
- Marta Peloso
- Pierantonio Dal Bosco
- Tobia Antonino
Institutions
- University of Verona (IT)
- University of Trento (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Social Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00207640251399739
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00