Influence of Organizational Climate and Clinician Morale on Seclusion and Physical Restraint Use in Inpatient Psychiatric Units

Abstract

We found significant associations between organizational climate, clinician morale, and use of physical restraints and seclusion in VA inpatient psychiatric units. Health care organization leadership may want to consider implementing a broader range of initiatives that focus on improving organizational climate and clinician morale as one way to improve patient safety.