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Untied: a safe alternative to restraints
Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
|April 1, 1995
Summary
This study proposes an environmental intervention to reduce physical restraint use in confused patients. This approach aims to improve patient outcomes and optimize nursing resource allocation, offering a non-manpower-dependent solution.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Patient Safety
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Physical restraint of confused and agitated patients presents a significant challenge in nursing care.
- Current restraint methods often lack safety, appropriateness, and efficiency, demanding alternative solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and evaluate an environmental intervention designed to decrease the use of physical restraints.
- To enhance patient outcomes and improve the effective utilization of nursing resources.
Main Methods:
- An environmental intervention strategy was developed and implemented.
- The intervention focused on creating a setting conducive to reducing the need for physical restraint.
Main Results:
- The environmental intervention demonstrated a reduction in the application of physical restraints.
- Improvements in patient outcomes were observed following the intervention.
Conclusions:
- Environmental interventions offer a viable, non-manpower-dependent alternative to physical restraint for confused patients.
- This approach enhances patient safety, improves outcomes, and optimizes nursing resource management.