Abstract

Physical restraints are not only commonly used in ICU as a measure of preventing patient safety but also have been associated with adverse mental impacts on the patients. The purpose of this study is to reduce the rate of continuous restraint and to improve patient autonomy and nursing quality.

Author Details

Ya Ling Huang, MSN; Li Fen Chung, MSN -- Department of Nursing, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Intensive Care Unit, Physical Restraints, Shared Decision Making

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Improving nursing quality of use of physical restraints in ICU through shared decision making

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Physical restraints are not only commonly used in ICU as a measure of preventing patient safety but also have been associated with adverse mental impacts on the patients. The purpose of this study is to reduce the rate of continuous restraint and to improve patient autonomy and nursing quality.