Use of restraints; changes in nurses' attitudes. 1995

D Schott-Baer, and S Lusis, and K Beauregard

Patients can become more agitated after the application of restraints. Restraints may be necessary to prevent injury to patients. Diversions, presence of family members, recliner chairs, day rooms, or sitters are alternatives to physical restraints.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D012149 Restraint, Physical Use of a device for the purpose of controlling movement of all or part of the body. Splinting and casting are FRACTURE FIXATION. Immobilization, Physical,Physical Restraint,Physical Immobilization,Physical Restraints,Restraints, Physical
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000058 Accidental Falls Falls due to slipping or tripping which may result in injury. Falls, Accidental,Falling,Falls,Slip and Fall,Accidental Fall,Fall and Slip,Fall, Accidental
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D001291 Attitude of Health Personnel Attitudes of personnel toward their patients, other professionals, toward the medical care system, etc. Staff Attitude,Attitude, Staff,Attitudes, Staff,Health Personnel Attitude,Health Personnel Attitudes,Staff Attitudes

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