[The latest best practice guidelines relating to seclusion and restraint]

Abstract

Several measures relating to seclusion and restraint are included in the French public health code. The best practice guidelines of the French National Health Authority, published in 2017, define these two notions and advise on the behaviour to adopt with regard to their implementation and monitoring. Likewise, informing and supporting the patient when these measures are lifted are critical moments which the teams must also be able to manage correctly.

Keywords: accompagnement; best practice guideline; contention; démarche thérapeutique; isolement; recommandation de bonne pratique; restraint; seclusion; support; therapeutic approach.