The effect of educational intervention on physical restraint use

What is it about?

Physical restraint is an arguable procedure because it is a questionable ethical and legal issue that affects the autonomy and dignity of patients . The use of physical restraint not only has an effect on the autonomy and dignity of patients but it also involves severe safety issues for staff, as well as the patients being restrained. Paterson and Duxbury (2007)recommended that the use of physical restraints should be reduced because of the consequent increase in the rate of patient assaults on staff.

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Why is it important?

The use of physical restraint exposes patients and staffto negative effects, including death. Therefore, teaching nursing staff to develop the improve knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding physical restraint has become necessary.