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Physical restraints in geriatric care. Knowledge, attitudes and use

S Karlsson1, G Bucht, P O Sandman

  • 1Department of Geriatric Medicine, Umeå University, Sweden.

Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
|May 28, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Staff in elder care facilities show poor knowledge and negative attitudes regarding physical restraints, despite high usage for fall prevention. Documentation of restraint use was notably absent in patient records.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Physical restraints are utilized in institutional elder care settings.
  • Staff knowledge and attitudes significantly influence restraint use.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for improving patient care and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the utilization of physical restraints in institutional elder care.
  • To assess healthcare staff's knowledge and attitudes concerning physical restraint use.
  • To identify relationships between staff knowledge, attitudes, and restraint practices.

Main Methods:

  • Survey-based assessment of staff knowledge and attitudes towards physical restraints.
  • Analysis of restraint usage data in institutional elder care settings.

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  • Examination of patient records for documentation of physical restraint use.

    • Main Results:

    • Staff exhibited poor knowledge and negative attitudes regarding physical restraints.
    • Significant variations in knowledge and attitudes were observed across different staff categories (e.g., nurse aides vs. physicians).
    • A substantial proportion of patients (29%) were physically restrained, primarily to prevent falls, with no documentation in records.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite negative staff attitudes, physical restraint use is prevalent in elder care.
    • Poor staff knowledge correlates with a higher propensity to use restraints.
    • Lack of documentation highlights a critical gap in patient safety and care quality, necessitating targeted interventions.