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A qualitative synthesis exploring the potential role for mental health occupational therapists working with patients in seclusion

A qualitative synthesis exploring the potential role for mental health occupational therapists working with patients in seclusion
A qualitative synthesis exploring the potential role for mental health occupational therapists working with patients in seclusion

Despite guidance to minimize restrictive practice within the UK, seclusion and long-term segregation are necessary to maintain the safety of patients and clinicians. There is little evidence to guide the work of occupational therapists with secluded patients. A literature search identified seven papers that met the study inclusion criteria. A deductive approach to thematic analysis was conducted using the ‘Model of Human Occupation’ as a theoretical framework to identify issues related to occupational need during a period of seclusion. Findings indicate ways in which occupational therapists could engage with patients in seclusion and suggest a need for future research.

Forensic, inpatient, long-term segregation, mental health, occupational therapy, seclusion
0164-212X
Knight, Lindsey
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Bowser, Anita
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Donovan-Hall, Maggie K.
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Knight, Lindsey
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Bowser, Anita
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Donovan-Hall, Maggie K.
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Knight, Lindsey, Bowser, Anita and Donovan-Hall, Maggie K. (2023) A qualitative synthesis exploring the potential role for mental health occupational therapists working with patients in seclusion. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health. (doi:10.1080/0164212X.2023.2245972).

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Abstract

Despite guidance to minimize restrictive practice within the UK, seclusion and long-term segregation are necessary to maintain the safety of patients and clinicians. There is little evidence to guide the work of occupational therapists with secluded patients. A literature search identified seven papers that met the study inclusion criteria. A deductive approach to thematic analysis was conducted using the ‘Model of Human Occupation’ as a theoretical framework to identify issues related to occupational need during a period of seclusion. Findings indicate ways in which occupational therapists could engage with patients in seclusion and suggest a need for future research.

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e-pub ahead of print date: 20 August 2023
Additional Information: Publisher Copyright: © 2023 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Keywords: Forensic, inpatient, long-term segregation, mental health, occupational therapy, seclusion

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Local EPrints ID: 482845
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/482845
ISSN: 0164-212X
PURE UUID: e537be31-6fe4-47fd-ac68-581bb2dcd972

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Date deposited: 13 Oct 2023 16:42
Last modified: 17 Mar 2024 04:15

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Author: Lindsey Knight
Author: Anita Bowser

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