Promoting safety: Alternative approaches to the use of restraints
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This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) related to the care of individuals who are at risk for behaviours that may result in harm to self/others and lead to the possible use of restraints (physical, chemical, environmental). Unless otherwise indicated in the guideline, the discussion focus is on physical restraint.
Type | Best Practice Guideline |
Acquisition | Self-submission |
Review Type | External Evaluation: Organization-based Material |
Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | Other |
Research Approach | Other |
Keywords | Safety; Restraints |
MESH Subject(s) | Restraint, Physical; Nursing Practice, Evidence-Based; Evidence-Based Practice; Practice Guideline |
MESH Subject(s) | Restraint, Physical; Nursing Practice, Evidence-Based; Evidence-Based Practice; Practice Guideline |
Series | Nursing Best Practice Guideline |
Publisher | Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario |
Date | 2012-02 |
Version | Publisher's Version |
Citation | Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario. (2012, February). Promoting safety: Alternative approaches to the use of restraints. Toronto, ON: Author. Retrieved from http://www.nursinglibrary.org/vhl/handle/10755/347305 |
ISBN | 9781926944463 |
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