Reducing seclusion and restraint: Foundation documents

Publication date: 1 December 2008

Te Pou, with support from the Ministry of Health, has developed a range of evidence based tools to support inpatient services to reduce seclusion and restraint.

The foundation documents listed on this page have informed Te Pou's work in this area, which began in 2008. Researchers and students may find these documents useful.

For the most relevant and current resources, please browse seclusion and restraint resources in our resource centre.

Foundation documents

• Best practice in the reduction and elimination of seclusion and restraint (2008)
• Developing alternatives to the use of seclusion and restraint in New Zealand mental health inpatient settings (2008)
• Survey of seclusion and restraint reduction initiatives in New Zealand (2008)
• De-escalation and restraint training for clinicians: A literature review (2012)