Restraint-review committee: a working model.
Initially, the goal of this committee was to reduce the number of unnecessary physical restraints (see Table 4). This was achieved by a team approach and a systematic process of assessment, monitoring, and evaluation. In addition, this process provided a means by which restraint use could be thoroughly documented and functionally monitored. Efforts are continuing in order to provide a safe environment while at the same time promoting quality of life through reduction of restraints.
Calabrese
S
S
Paulic
T
T
Callicott
D
D
Cockburn
F
F
Koheil
R
R
Adams
B
B
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011187:Posture; D011367:Professional Staff Committees; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000009:adverse effects*