FAMILY REACTIONS TO RESTRAINTS in an Acute Care Setting
- 1 June 1996
- journal article
- Published by SLACK, Inc. in Journal of Gerontological Nursing
- Vol. 22 (6) , 17-22
- https://doi.org/10.3928/0098-9134-19960601-05
Abstract
1. Families do not realize that a patient has a right to refuse restraints and that the family members have a voice in the decision-making process. 2. Families in general are interested in restraint issues but do not have information at their disposal. 3. Nursing staff should be encouraged to educate family members regarding restraints through open communication and printed material.Keywords
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