The use of the Buddi system in this case relies on a partnership between the patients and numerous organizations including the London hospital trust which is responsible for the 4 implementation and evaluation of the electronic monitoring system; the product provider who supplies the device, support and information; the alarm receiving centre which provides the tracking service; and the police who [...] The organization recommended specific criteria to be considered before using electronic monitoring including the patient’s mental state and treatment needs; the patient’s history of compliance with treatment and conditions of release; the offences leading to the forensic designation; previous episodes of absence without permission; the patient’s risk assessment and management plan; and concerns fr [...] Technical malfunctions of the monitoring devices include alerts which are the result of a lost signal or low battery, the time and duration for battery charges, and the accuracy of the signal. [...] The purpose of the literature scan is to consider the effectiveness and appropriateness of electronic monitoring for mental health forensic rehabilitation patients who are accessing the community as part of their treatment, and the potential impact of this monitoring approach on public safety. [...] The review was written with the objective of creating a clear and cohesive document that integrates the key details of the literature while addressing the three key research questions identified by the Department of Health and Wellness.
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