Abstract
This paper investigates the perceptions and experience of patients and staff on the use of seclusion in psychiatric services. A purpose designed questionnaire was distributed to staff and patients in a general adult mental health service. Staff and patients both attributed more negative than positive feelings to patients' experience of seclusion. Monitoring and evaluation of the use of seclusion may be insufficient to prevent or ameliorate its emotional impact. More comfortable alternatives to seclusion need to be utilized whenever possible.
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