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Israeli student nurses' attitudes about physical restraints in acute care settings
M Fradkin1, D Kidron, T Hendel
1Dina Academic School of Nursing, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel.
Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|June 26, 1999
Summary
Most nursing students hold negative views on physical restraints but know the protocol. Educators should enhance clinical training to align practice with knowledge, improving patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Physical restraints are a controversial patient care measure.
- Understanding nursing students' perspectives on restraints is crucial for effective education.
- Existing knowledge and attitudes may not translate into clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess nursing students' attitudes toward physical restraints.
- To evaluate nursing students' knowledge of patient restraint protocols.
- To identify gaps between knowledge, attitudes, and clinical practice regarding restraints.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 147 nursing students in Israel.
- Data were analyzed based on academic year and prior restraint experience.
- Attitudes, knowledge, and reported practices concerning physical restraints were examined.
Main Results:
- The majority of students expressed negative attitudes toward physical restraint use.
- Students demonstrated good knowledge of patient restraint protocols.
- Reported clinical practice aligned with existing hospital ward norms, not necessarily best practices.
Conclusions:
- Nursing educators need to reinforce restraint knowledge and improve clinical practicum.
- Educational strategies should bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
- Enhancing student training is vital for safe and ethical patient restraint practices.