Evans D, FitzGerald M. Reasons for physically restraining patients and residents: a systematic review and content analysis.
Int J Nurs Stud 2002;
39:735-43. [PMID:
12231030 DOI:
10.1016/s0020-7489(02)00015-9]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
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 patient-oriented 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.
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