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Tying Down the Elderly: A Review of the Literature on Physical Restraint

Evans, Lois K., Strumpf, Neville E.·1989·Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
DOI 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1989.tb01571.x
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The apparently widespread practice of physical restraint of the elderly has received little systematic research, despite reported clinical awareness of its iatrogenic effects on frail elders. Prevalence rates in various settings range between 6% and 86%, with cognitive impairment an important risk factor for restraint. Despite strongly held beliefs, efficacy of restraints for safeguarding patients from injury has not been demonstrated clinically. This paper reviews the current status of knowledge regarding physical restraint use with the elderly and suggests a research agenda and implications for ethical practice.

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Authors
Evans, L. K., & Strumpf, N. E.
Venue
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Publisher
Wiley
Published
1989-01
Volume
37
Issue
1
Pages
65-74
ISSN
  • 0002-8614 (ISSN-L)
  • 1532-5415
DOI
10.1111/j.1532-5415.1989.tb01571.x
OpenAlex
W1583506515
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379
References
32
FWCI
26.79
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Evans, L. K., & Strumpf, N. E. (1989). Tying Down the Elderly: A Review of the Literature on Physical Restraint. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.1989.tb01571.x

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