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Patient experiences of leverage (informal coercion) in England: findings from a qualitative study

K Canvin, J Rugkåsa · Psychiatrische Praxis · 2011 · Heft 04

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Zeitschrift
Psychiatrische Praxis
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K Canvin, J Rugkåsa
Ausgabe
Heft 04 / 2011
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Erschienen: 2011-04-14 00:00:00
ISSN
0303-4259
DOI
10.1055/s-0031-1277808

Zusammenfassung

Background/Objectives: Political and academic interest in the use of coercion in mental health services is ongoing, not least because of the legal and ethical issues involved. The relatively few qualitative studies that do examine its use have tended to focus on the use of compulsion under the Mental Health Act. In practice, however, patients are likely to be encouraged to adhere to treatment through more informal coercion (or „leverage“), such as the requirement for a patient to remain in treatment in order to be eligible for housing. The study sought to explore patients’ experiences and perceptions of differen…

Schlagworte

Coercion Leverage Health Informal Qualitative Mental Patients Patient Experiences Study Treatment Participants Psychiatrische Praxis