Contribution d'un pair aidant au retour post-isolement en santé mentale : une étude qualitative exploratoire

The use of seclusion in psychiatry is a measure used as a last resort when the person is a danger to themselves or to others. A post-seclusion review intervention is recommended. This exploratory qualitative study aimed to explore the effects of the post-seclusion review intervention by a peer supporter having already experienced isolation. Individual and group interviews were carried out with the managers, nurses and the peer supporter before and after the intervention was implemented. The results were positive both for the patients, the nursing team and the peer supporter. The integration of a peer supporter had an effect on the perceived quality of care by improving the caregiving team's understanding of how such a coercive measure is experienced. Challenges remain with regard to the integration of the new role of peer supporter. The integration of a peer supporter in the caregiving team constitutes added value in the prevention of aggressive behaviour.