In Japan, the restraint ratio ranged from 16 to ... “That's probably because the psychiatric centers have more beds than other nations, leading to more hospitalized patients.” ...

Patients undergoing treatment at psychiatric hospitals ... had the most frequent use of restraints, in which patients’ limbs and bodies were strapped to their beds with special belts, numbering ...

Prof Peter Tyrer, who chaired the group that wrote the NICE guidelines on restraint in mental health, said the report was "shocking". "I've seen reports like this before but not quite as damning ...

Physicians caring for adopted or foster children should be aware of the use of coercive restraint therapy (CRT) practices by parents and mental health practitioners. CRT is defined as a mental ...