Reducing the use of physical restraints in long-term care facilities.
1. There has been increasing recognition of the role of education as a catalyst for changing restraint use practices and policies of long-term care facilities in Canada and other Western countries. 2. Findings of this longitudinal study documented the positive outcome of a structured restraint education program in reducing the use of physical restraints and promoting non-restrictive alternatives. 3. With continuing education and inservice programs, restraint-free elderly care can be attained in a cost-effective manner and without an increase in resident falls and injuries.
Bradley
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L
Siddique
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CM
Dufton
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B
D000368:Aged; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000379:methods*; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000193:education*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000009:adverse effects*