Use of physical restraint: Nurses’ knowledge, attitude, intention and practice and influencing factors

Abstract

Exploring the knowledge, attitude, intention and current practice of nurses towards physical restraint is important so that an effective strategy can be formulated to minimise the use of physical restraints in hospitals.

Knowledge, Practice, and Attitude of Nursing Home Staff Toward the Use of Physical Restraint: Have They Changed Over Time?

“…2.76 (0.56) 13. Regrettably, the findings from our survey show that nursing staff's awareness of residents' rights remains low, which is similar to the previous findings (Eskandari et al, 2017;Karagozoglu et al, 2013;Suen, 1999). replied that "a physical restraint tool is a type of security vest or clothing which can prevent residents from getting hurt," and also "residents are not allowed to refuse to be placed in a restraint."…”

Nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practices related to physical restraint: a cross‐sectional study

“…Those findings are similar to the result of a recent study by Eskandari et al. () that find that staffs' knowledge, attitudes and intention are significantly associated with nurses' practices to physical restraint use. No consistent theme has emerged from these previous studies and only few similar studies have been conducted in tertiary hospitals.…”

Psychiatric nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practice towards the use of physical restraints

“…According to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (2011), physical restraint is defined as material or equipment associated with the patient that prevents his/her movement and cannot be controlled by the patient. It is a common practice in psychiatric hospitals, with prevalence rates ranging between 33% and 68% in hospital settings …”

“…Bioethical standards encourage psychiatric nurses to maintain the patient’s dependence, perform the best alternatives for the individual, prevent harm and injury, and confirm legitimacy. Nevertheless, physical restraint continues to be used in many health centers and is applied by nurses to prevent the patient from harming himself or others, as well as to control agitated patients …”