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Restraint reduction reduces serious injuries among nursing home residents
Author(s)Richard R Neufeld, Leslie S Libow, William J Foley
Journal titleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol 47, no 10, October 1999
Pagespp 1202-1207
KeywordsAt risk ; Mobility ; Restriction ; Patients [nursing homes] ; Injuries ; Falls ; Longitudinal surveys ; United States of America.
AnnotationThe relationship between serious injuries and restraint use in nursing homes has not been widely studied in the United States. This 2-year prospective study examined how removing physical restraints affected injuries in nursing home settings, following an educational intervention for nursing home staff. Results showed that serious injuries declined significantly among the residents restrained initially when restraint orders were discontinued. During the educational intervention period, physical restraint use among residents decreased by 90%. The study concluded that although minor injuries and falls increased, restraint-free care is safe when a comprehensive assessment is carried out and restraint alternatives are used. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-991201213 A
ClassmarkCA3: C4: 5RC: LHB:LF: CU: OLF: 3J: 7T

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