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Reasons for physically restraining patients and residents: a systematic review and content analysis
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-17, 02:49 authored by Evans, D, Fitzgerald, MAObjective: The purpose of this systematic review was to determine why people are physically restrained in the acute and residential care settings. Method: A comprehensive search was undertaken of electronic databases to identify studies addressing the reasons for using physical restraint. Findings were synthesised using content analysis. Results: Twenty-three studies were identified. The most common reason for using restraints related to patientoriented issues such as ensuring the safety of people. However, they are also commonly used to facilitate treatment, maintain the social environment and because of issues such as understaffing.
History
Publication title
International Journal of Nursing StudiesVolume
39Issue
7Pagination
735-743ISSN
0020-7489Department/School
School of NursingPublisher
Pergamon-Elsevier Science LtdPlace of publication
The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, England, Ox5 1GbRepository Status
- Restricted