Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Disruptive, institutionalized elderly: a cost-effective intervention.

S M Smith-Jones1, G M Francis

  • 1Piedmont Geriatric Hospital, Burkeville, VA 23922.

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Interleukin-1 regulates interleukin-6 secretion in human oral squamous cell carcinoma in vitro: possible influence of p53 but not human papillomavirus E6/E7.

Cancer research·1998
Same author

Interleukin-6 production and secretion in human melanoma cell lines: regulation by interleukin-1.

Melanoma research·1996
Same author

Interleukin-1 production in tumor cells of human melanoma surgical specimens.

Journal of interferon & cytokine research : the official journal of the International Society for Interferon and Cytokine Research·1995
Same author

"Here come the puppies": the power of the human-animal bond.

Holistic nursing practice·1991
Same author

Management of severe intra-abdominal sepsis: single agent antibiotic therapy with cefotetan versus combination therapy with ampicillin, gentamicin and metronidazole.

The British journal of surgery·1988
Same author

Plush animals as therapy in a nursing home.

Clinical gerontologist·1985
Same journal

Addressing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Perioperative Settings: An Evidence-Based Approach to Improve Outcomes.

Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services·2026
Same journal

"You Focus Only on Your Breath and Heart": Experiences of Individuals With Mental Disorders Participating in Nurse-Led Group Yoga Practice in an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit.

Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services·2026
Same journal

The Mediating Role of Relationship-Related Cognitive Distortion on Depression and Perceived Loneliness in Older Adults: A Comparative Study.

Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services·2026
Same journal

Depressive Symptoms, Fear of Falling, and the Case for Integrated Mental Health Interventions in Geriatric Care: Breaking the Cycle.

Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services·2026
Same journal

Resilience Building and Enhancing Mental Health: A Scoping Review of School-to-University Programs.

Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services·2026
Same journal

Relationships Among Women's Adverse Childhood Experiences, Attachment Styles, and Psychological Well-Being and Cinderella Syndrome.

Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services·2026
See all related articles

Non-pharmacological interventions, like structured activities, can reduce psychomotor agitation in disruptive patients. Nurses in long-term care can lead these changes, advocating for restraint-free environments.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Behavioral Health

Background:

  • Psychomotor agitation is a common and challenging symptom in patients within long-term care settings.
  • Traditional management often relies on physical or chemical restraints, which carry significant risks.
  • There is a need for evidence-based, non-pharmacological approaches to manage agitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured activity program in reducing psychomotor agitation.
  • To explore the role of nurses as advocates for implementing restraint-free care strategies.
  • To demonstrate that agitation can be managed without resorting to physical or chemical restraints.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a structured activity program tailored to the needs of disruptive patients.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Systematic observation and documentation of psychomotor agitation levels.
  • Nurses' involvement in program design, implementation, and advocacy.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant decrease in episodes of psychomotor agitation observed following the introduction of the structured activity program.
    • Reduced reliance on physical and chemical restraints for managing agitated behaviors.
    • Nurses reported increased confidence and empowerment in managing patient agitation.

    Conclusions:

    • Structured activity programs are effective in decreasing psychomotor agitation in disruptive patients.
    • Non-pharmacological interventions offer a viable alternative to restraints in long-term care.
    • Nurses are pivotal in advocating for and implementing patient-centered, restraint-free care models.