The use of physical restraints in nursing home residents with dementia
The use of physical restraints in nursing home residents with dementia
The use of physical restraints in nursing home residents with dementia
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Determ<strong>in</strong>ants <strong>of</strong> restra<strong>in</strong>t <strong>use</strong><br />
• Predictors <strong>of</strong> restra<strong>in</strong>t <strong>use</strong> are <strong>residents</strong>’<br />
characteristics<br />
– Poor mobility<br />
– Impaired cognitive status<br />
– High levels <strong>of</strong> care dependency<br />
• Risk <strong>of</strong> falls accord<strong>in</strong>g to op<strong>in</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> nurs<strong>in</strong>g<br />
staff<br />
• <strong>The</strong> <strong>use</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>restra<strong>in</strong>ts</strong> is not determ<strong>in</strong>ed by<br />
staff shortages, workload or sickness absence