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This study aimed to describe the work and experiences of occupational therapists in forensic solitary confinement internationally.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross\u2010sectional online survey was used to collect quantitative and qualitative data, analysed using descriptive statistics and reflexive thematic analysis respectively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Consumer and Community Involvement<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>There was no consumer or community involvement.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Data from 44 survey participants (50% from the United Kingdom) were analysed. 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Four themes were developed from the qualitative data: (a) We need to be flexible and responsive, (b) risk management affects what we do and how we do it, (c) we are reliant on others to fulfil our role, and (d) working in this environment is emotionally taxing.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings provide preliminary evidence of occupational therapists' work in solitary confinement internationally. Enablers and barriers of the physical environment, the role of support staff and resources in therapy provision, staff stress levels and coping strategies, and regulation variations across countries might impact occupational therapists' work. 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