🚨 Positive Behaviour Support: Racism, Ethics, and Nursing Practice

In this episode, we explore critical concerns surrounding Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). Is this widely used practice rooted in racist principles, and what is its actual evidence base within the UK? We delve into arguments that PBS, with its foundations in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), may mischaracterise the experiences of Black individuals and perpetuate systemic racism, evidenced by the disproportionate use of restrictive practices in mental health services.Join us as we examine the critiques of PBS's effectiveness, its inconsistent application, and whether it truly aligns with human rights, trauma-informed care, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches. The episode culminates in a significant recommendation: a call for the Royal College of Nursing to urgently review its guidance and champion a shift towards care that is fundamentally rights-based, person-centred, and anti-racist.Disclaimer: The two voices you are hearing in this episode are AI-generated. Please be aware that AI can make mistakes.

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