The optimal intervention for preventing physical restraints among older adults living in the nursing home: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of restraint reduction programs for nursing home care providers in enforcing physical restraint on residents and identify the best strategies for such programs.

Design

Systematic Review.

Methods

We searched for randomized controlled trials published until February 2021 for systematic review. The systematic review captured multifactorial interventions, education and consultation measures, including nursing home residents' and care providers' results. Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration criteria.

Results

In all seven trials, the interventions were led by a nurse specialist or unit leader and targeted at care providers. Five of the restraint reduction programs effectively reduced the rate o

SUBMITTER: Liang SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10170910 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature