Te Mana Hononga research summary

This summary of research evidence aims to support awareness and understanding of the Six Core Strategies for Reducing Seclusion and Restraint Use© (Six Core Strategies). The summary highlights local and international research published in the past five years (2020-2025) focused on preventing and eliminating the use of seclusion and restraint in mental health settings.

This information is useful for kaimahi and managers involved in the implementation of Te Mana Hononga: The Power of Connection, an Aotearoa framework for reducing and eliminating restrictive practices.