PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS IN INTENSIVE CARE: EXPERIENCES OF PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND NURSES

Aust Nurs Midwifery J. 2017 May;24(10):45.

Abstract

Critically ill patients admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) often require many invasive procedures and medical devices (Martin and Mathisen 2005). While these interventions are a necessity, they can potentially cause patients a great amount of pain and discomfort, often leading to restlessness and agitation (Langley et al. 2011).

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Australia
  • Humans
  • Intensive Care Units*
  • Nursing Research*
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital
  • Professional-Family Relations
  • Respiration, Artificial
  • Restraint, Physical*