... the company with examples of the “systematic mistreatment of patients by staff”. Its “key concerns” included the abusive treatment of patients by staff; the motivation of staff in using dangerous and illegal uses of restraint; the needless suffering of patients; the philosophy of care espoused by some staff...

...Thomas Goergen This study provides data on elder abuse and neglect in German nursing homes. It uses a multimethod approach to analyse conditions leading to abusive and neglectful behaviour. Institutional care Multi‐method study Germany Elder abuse Elder neglect Restraint Paternalism...

...Heather Sequeira; Simon Halstead Despite the controversy surrounding physical restraint and seclusion in the care of vulnerable adults, the views of service users have had little impact on current practice. This paper reviews the literature documenting the personal views and experience of people...

...John Harris This paper considers good practice in the use of physical interventions. It describes work undertaken to establish a consensus around policy principles in relation the use of personal restraints in response to violent behaviour by adults and children with a learning disability or autism...

... of force is widespread, although there is no legal basis for this. How Norway is responding to this worrying situation is examined. Elder abuse Institutions Norway Management Respectful care Restraint © MCB UP Limited 2001 Policy and practice overview Institutional care for older people...

... homes may be subject to various forms of restraint and draws on discussions with managers and staff. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Restraint Voluntary organisation Residential care Risks VIEW Organisational PE ER·RE pro le ED Restraint: cause for continuing concern? Les Bright Deputy Chief...