[Freedom and constraint of the ambulatory patient]

The use of physical, as well as chemical, restraints is subject to a medical prescription. It is a medical decision, most often fortunately made as a team. Responsibilities are involved when it is implemented. It is necessary to know them, as well as it is essential to know the alternatives. A study of the caring perception of restraint of hospitalized patients with neurocognitive disorders and excessive ambulation has been carried out. Thus, an ethical approach would make it possible to adopt a fairer approach taking into account the notions of individual and collective freedom, safety and risk.