Nurses' perceptions of chemical restraint use in long-term care
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1School of Nursing, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, USA.
Abstract:
The purpose of this pilot study is to validate the use of the Perceptions of Restraint Use Questionnaire (PRUQ) in assessing chemical restraint perceptions among nurses working in long-term care. The convenience sample includes 60 licensed nurses working in six long-term care facilities in Illinois. The reliability analysis for a modified version of the PRUQ, based on the research sample chosen, was found to have a Cronbach's coefficient alpha of .9450. Study findings reflect a moderately positive attitude toward chemical restraint use by nurses in long-term care.
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