TY  -  JOUR
AU  -  Palese, Alvisa
AU  -  Cargnelli, Gloria
AU  -  Bicego, Livia
AU  -  Cassin, Catia
AU  -  De Lucia, Paola
AU  -  Pitacco, Giuliana
T1  -  Progettare e condurre studi sulla contenzione fisica: appunti di metodo
PY  -  2018
Y1  -  2018-04-01
DO  -  10.1702/2940.29553
JO  -  Assistenza Infermieristica e Ricerca
JA  -  Assist Inferm Ric
VL  -  37
IS  -  2
SP  -  76
EP  -  82
PB  -  Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore
SN  -  2038-1778
Y2  -  2026/04/19
UR  -  http://dx.doi.org/10.1702/2940.29553
N2  -  Summary. How to plan and conduct study on restraints use: notes on methods. Physical restraint is a procedure used frequently in long-term and acute care. It is a controversial practice because its use is associated with numerous complications and also affects freedom and individual autonomy. The different results of the studies that range from none to 100% of restrained patients reflect different methods, definitions and local policies. Some reflections and suggestions on how to measure the use of restraints are proposed: the use of mixed methods, with the involvement of patients, when possible, and relatives, to include their perspective; the selection of what to measure, recognizing the importance of accounting for patients data and circumstances, and information on the contexts; the collection of data not limited to a mere description but able to describe avoidable cases of restraint use and offer reflections on how to promote a change.
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