Side rails as physical restraints in the care of older people: a management issue.
J Nurs Manag
; 10(5): 299-306, 2002 Sep.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12191076
ABSTRACT
This article explores the use of side rails within the context of physical restraint in gerontological practice. It is debated that side rails can be considered as a form of physical restraint if the individual cannot voluntarily remove/lower the device if he/she wishes to do so. The value of side rails as a protective medium is debated with regard to their association with injuries sustained as a result. Side rails should be used with caution and within a risk management context. Frailty should not be an indicator for the use of side rails, an individualized approach to determine patient's suitability to side rails is advocated.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Leitos
/
Restrição Física
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Limite:
Aged
/
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Nurs Manag
Assunto da revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article