title: Mechanical restraint--which interventions prevent episodes of mechanical restraint?- a systematic review.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To identify interventions preventing mechanical restraints.
  
  
  METHODS
  Systematic review of international research papers dealing with mechanical restraint. The review combines qualitative and quantitative research in a new way, describing the quality of evidence and the effect of intervention.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Implementation of cognitive milieu therapy, combined interventions, and patient-centered care were the three interventions most likely to reduce the number of mechanical restraints.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  There is a lack of high-quality and effective intervention studies. This leaves patients and metal health professionals with uncertainty when choosing interventions in an attempt to prevent mechanical restraints.
authors.affiliation: Mental Health Centre Sct. Hans, Roskilde, Denmark. jesper.bak@regionh.dk
authors.forename: Jesper
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bak
authors.forename: Mette
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Brandt-Christensen
authors.forename: Dorte Maria
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Sestoft
authors.forename: Vibeke
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Zoffmann
mesh_terms: D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000523:psychology*