Informing the redesign of psychiatric seclusion rooms: a mixed-methods pre-evaluation with individuals with lived experience.
BMC Psychiatry January 16, 2026 Leonie Ascone, Candelaria Mahlke, Nour Tawil et al. 2 citations
In acute psychiatric inpatient settings, where perception is altered and emotional vulnerability is heightened, many facilities use coercive seclusion rooms for safety. This practice has been increasingly criticized for its psychological impact. While architectural guidelines emphasize human-centered and biophilic design to support well-being, empirical evidence on how design features in this...