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The use of physical restraints in nursing home residents with dementia

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Pilotproject ‘Stop the belt!’<br />

• Policy change via board <strong>of</strong> directors nurs<strong>in</strong>g <strong>home</strong><br />

organisation: usage <strong>of</strong> belts will be prohibited<br />

• Information family, staff<br />

• Responsibility <strong>in</strong> apply<strong>in</strong>g appropriate alternatives:<br />

nurs<strong>in</strong>g staff<br />

– Consultation 2 specialized nurses<br />

– Alternatives (e.g., beds, <strong>in</strong>frared measures, hip protectors)<br />

• Supervision Dutch Inspectorate for Health Care<br />

• Ward <strong>with</strong> highest prevalence number (n=10)

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