Beyond restraint: raising awareness of restrictive practices in acute care settings

Restrictive practices, attitudes, behaviours and consequent interventions such as restraint, remains an emotive subject internationally and across all fields of nursing. It is especially highlighted within mental health nursing, learning disabilities and elderly care settings (Bowers et al., 2007; Gulpers et al., 2012; Griffiths, 2013; Scheepmans et al., 2017). The problem with restrictive practices in healthcare in general, and in acute care settings in particular, is not new but it has persisted over the years despite attempts to contain it.
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research