Restraint reduction in acute care - An interdisciplinary approach

Authors
Hancock, CK Buster, PA Oliver, MS Fox, SW Morrison, E Burger, SL
Citation
Ck. Hancock et al., Restraint reduction in acute care - An interdisciplinary approach, J NURS ADM, 31(2), 2001, pp. 74-77
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
JOURNAL OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION
ISSN journal
00020443 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
74 - 77
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-0443(200102)31:2<74:RRIAC->2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
The authors discuss an interdisciplinary project to reduce the use of restr aints in an acute care setting. They describe the process, beginning with i nitial planning and then working and evaluation phases. Common patient prob lems often requiring restraint are identified, with suggested solutions. Ou tcomes of the project were that fall rates did not increase and the use of restraints decreased by 83%.