Journal of Psychiatry

Restriction measures in psychiatry in different cultural environment

2^nd International Conference on Psychiatry and Psychiatric Disorders

May 02-04, 2016 Chicago, Illinois, USA

Alexandr Merkin

Russian Institute for Advanced Studies, Russia
Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Psychiatry

Abstract:

There are a lot of changes in post-Soviet countries in different areas of life including mental health system. There are an increasing number of modern medications available as well as social and living conditions in hospitals are slightly improved. At the same time, various restriction measures still exist, that could lead to patients�?? slower recovering and disability. I would like to discuss some comparative peculiarities of restriction measures in Russia and Germany and based on our clinical experience, outline some possible consequences of such different approaches to restriction management for mental health care services in Germany and Russia. Medical specialists working in mental health care system in Russia put a particular emphasis on safety of inpatients and decreasing the risk of suicide. As a side effect it might increase the duration of hospital stay and encourage patients�?? inactivity and dependence on others. Although German approach possibly sometimes could increase safety risks due to stimulation of patients�?? activity, but it also promotes with their independence on surroundings and overall improves their quality of life. There are different approaches to restriction management in Psychiatry based on different cultural and historical background. Every of these approaches have some advantages and limitations.

Biography :

Email: a.g.merkin@ya.ru