JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Value of an Educational Intervention on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Seclusion and Restraint Use in a Psychiatric/Mental Health Setting.

  • Published In: Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 2025, v. 31, n. 5. P. 513 1 of 3

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bryant, Charles Kevin; Hampton, Debra; Woods, Marc A.; Okoli, Chizimuzo 3 of 3

Abstract

This article evaluates the impact of a 20-minute web-based educational intervention on front-line nurses’ and providers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the use of seclusion and restraint (S&R) in an adult inpatient psychiatric hospital. While the intervention did not significantly change overall knowledge about S&R, it led to significant improvements in attitudes—such as greater recognition of patients’ rights and the emotional impact of S&R—and enhanced clinical practices related to S&R use. Following the education, hospital-wide seclusion rates decreased by 35%, and restraint rates dropped by 58%, suggesting the intervention’s potential effectiveness in reducing reliance on restrictive measures. The study highlights the value of targeted education as part of broader strategies to promote safer, more compassionate psychiatric care.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. 2025/09, Vol. 31, Issue 5, p513
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1078-3903
  • DOI:10.1177/10783903251338589
  • Accession Number:187862085
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