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Patient and Family Perceptions of Restraints

Sally B. Hardin, Ph.D., R.N

William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans' Hospital

Rose Magee, M.S.N., R.N

William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans' Hospital

Mary Hite Vinson, M.N., R.N.

William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans' Hospital

Marilyn Owen, M.S.N., R.N

William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans' Hospital

Elizabeth Hyatt, R.N., B.S.N

William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans' Hospital

Diane Stratmann, M.N., R.N

William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans' Hospital

Based on a holistic philosophy that aging persons' most primary need is that of autonomy and freedom, this qualitative descriptive study examined patients' and their family members' perceptions of the restraint procedure. Twenty-five restrained patients were interviewed, and 19 of their family members completed mailed surveys to describe their perceptions about restraints. Results indicated that the majority of patients (52%) expressed negative feelings about being restrained. Family members expressed a wide variety of feelings and were ambivalent about seeing a loved one restrained. Implications are that nursing needs to become committed to the philosophy of autonomy and freedomfor elderly persons.

Journal of Holistic Nursing, Vol. 11, No. 4, 383-397 (1993)
DOI: 10.1177/089801019301100407
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