Crotone Psychiatry Unit Presents Groundbreaking Restraint Reduction Data at national Congress
Rome, Italy – The UOC (Operating Unit) of Psychiatry of Crotone presented compelling evidence of a dramatic reduction in the use of mechanical restraints at the 30th Sopsi National Congress in Rome, signaling a meaningful shift in patient care within the unit. The data revealed a decrease from 12% recorded restraint usage in 2021 to just 1.16% in the first half of 2025. This achievement, highlighted at the congress, is attributed to a combination of pharmacological innovation and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
The presentation builds upon work initially showcased at last year’s Sopsi Congress, where the Crotone unit presented an intervention on early rehabilitation within the Spdc (Intensive Psychiatric Care Department). That earlier work garnered attention for its focus on improving the relational climate, stabilizing symptoms quickly, and reducing aggressive behaviors.
“Being present for the second consecutive year with one of our symposiums at the Sopsi Congress is an crucial recognition,” stated Dr. Tiano. “After sharing our experience on early rehabilitation, this year we will delve deeper into the role of Lai drugs and the value they can have in acute management. It is a precious opportunity to make the results of our work available to the scientific community and contribute to the national debate on modern psychiatry.”
The success is rooted in a cohesive organizational structure, according to Antonio Vaccaro, health coordinator of the Spdc. “The data collected demonstrates how therapeutic innovation, when inserted into a cohesive and multidisciplinary institution, can promote faster stabilization and safer acute management,” Vaccaro explained. “The reduction of mechanical restraints represents an ethical and clinical goal that demonstrates our commitment to building a department increasingly oriented towards the centrality of the person.”
Monica Calamai, extraordinary commissioner of the ASP (Local Health Authority) of Crotone, emphasized the broader impact of the unit’s work. “The participation of our UOC of Psychiatry in the Sopsi congress represents an important signal of the work that the ASP of Crotone is carrying out in terms of clinical quality and research,” Calamai said. ”The contribution presented this year shows a concrete commitment to improving care pathways and adopting innovative solutions that make care more effective and respectful of the person. It is a result that confirms the seriousness and professionalism of the department’s operators and which stimulates us to continue strengthening services and enhancing the skills present in our company.”
The UOC of Psychiatry of Crotone’s continued participation in the Sopsi Congress underscores its commitment to advancing psychiatric care through research, innovation, and a patient-centered approach.
