Use of physical restraints. 2: Alternatives.
The first article in this two-part series considered the consequences of physical restraints. This article considers the alternatives to physical restraints and argues that their use in daily nursing practice raises the quality of care provided to elderly patients.
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D000368:Aged; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000009:adverse effects