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[Physical restraint in geriatric psychology]
M Bellido Pérez1, E Colell Areny
1Servicios de Salud Mental, Germanes Hospitalàries del S.C.J. Martorell, Barcelona.
Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
|April 13, 2001
Summary
Physical restraint use in practice requires guidelines for prevention and management. Protocols and clinical tools are essential for safe patient care and minimizing associated risks.
Area of Science:
- Geriatrics
- Gerontology
- Psycho-Geriatrics
Context:
- Physical restraint is frequently utilized in clinical settings.
- Managing physical restraint necessitates clear protocols and procedures.
- Awareness of potential complications and risks associated with restraint is crucial.
Purpose:
- To establish operating guidelines for preventing physical restraint.
- To outline procedures for unavoidable physical restraint use.
- To propose a clinical report sheet for effective restraint management.
Summary:
- This article provides guidelines for the prevention and management of physical restraint in clinical practice.
- It details appropriate instances for restraint use, associated risks, and procedural recommendations.
- A proposed clinical report sheet aims to improve patient restraint monitoring.
Impact:
- Aims to reduce the incidence and negative consequences of physical restraint.
- Promotes safer patient care through standardized protocols.
- Facilitates better documentation and control of restraint interventions.