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Leveling off restraints

Geriatric NursingPublished 1 March 1991
Joanne Rader, Maggie Donius
Citations14
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SJR score0.91
SNIP0.94

Abstract

This descriptive study compares the types of restraints and alternatives to restraints used by nurses in the acute and chronic care setting. Significant results showed that chronic care nurses used fewer restraints and more alternatives than nurses in acute care. It is suggested by the findings stated above that the need is significant for additional and continued education in the acute care setting regarding restraints and alternatives to restraints.