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| Unlocking the door to better individual care | | Author(s) | Nicky David |
| Journal title | Journal of Dementia Care, vol 5, no 6, November-December 1997 |
| Pages | pp 18-19 |
| Keywords | Dementia ; At risk ; Restriction ; Hospital services ; Nurses. |
| Annotation | Caring for older people with dementia has traditionally been an area where safety has had a high priority, however, this has often resulted in measures that restrict the opportunity and freedom of all patients, rather than measures targeted specifically at the needs of individuals. This article describes how nursing staff on an assessment ward for people with dementia successfully challenged the need for "baffle locks" (manual digital locks). After discussions with nursing staff, support staff and relatives, and a full review of patient assessment, care plans, and observation policy, the ward has, since 1996, had an unlocked door policy during day time. |
| Accession Number | CPA-971205403 A |
| Classmark | EA: CA3: 5RC: LD: QTE |
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