Understanding less coercive psychiatric institutions
Psychiatry and Individual Liberties: a Study of Institutions Characterized by a Reduced Use of Coercion
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne · NCT05136989
This study looks at psychiatric facilities that use less forceful methods to see how they can better respect patients' freedoms and improve care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 98 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Étienne) |
| Trial ID | NCT05136989 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project investigates psychiatric establishments that utilize reduced coercion in their practices. It aims to identify the organizational structures and cooperative methods that contribute to a more respectful approach to individual liberties in psychiatry. The study will involve an inventory of these establishments and an in-depth analysis of seven selected institutions through interviews with professionals and ex-patients, as well as observational methods. The research combines nursing and sociological perspectives to gather comprehensive insights into these less coercive environments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study include professionals working in the identified psychiatric establishments and ex-patients who have been stabilized after hospitalization in these facilities within the last two years.
Not a fit: Patients who refuse to participate in the study will not benefit from its findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved psychiatric practices that prioritize patient autonomy and reduce the use of coercive measures.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically on less coercive psychiatric practices, similar studies have shown promising results in improving patient outcomes through reduced coercion.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Professionals who worked in one of the seven establishments identified * Ex-patients who were hospitalized in these establishments in the two years preceding the survey and whose condition is stabilized Exclusion Criteria: * People who refused to participate to the study.
Where this trial is running
Saint-Étienne
- CHU Saint Etienne — Saint-Étienne, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sébastien SAETTA, PhD — CHU de Saint-Etienne
- Study coordinator: Sébastien SAETTA, PhD
- Email: sebastien.saetta@chu-st-etienne.fr
- Phone: 0477127778
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Psychiatric Hospitalization, Psychiatry, Reduction of coercion, Interviews, Observations, Sociology, Nursing