Nursing Information Quality
The use of physical restraints is a widely used intervention in healthcare practice. However, the use of physical restraints for psychiatric patients is to limit/control the movement of patients so that they do not harm themselves. However, the use of physical restraints is argued to have a negative impact on patients and personnel (Gausvik, Lautar, Miller, Pallerla, & Schliadecher, 2015). They are useful to handle maladaptive and violent behaviors of patients with mental disorders to reduce aggression and prevent injury. However, the use of this intervention technique raises questions related to the potential complications that are likely to emerge, stimulating ...
