Guide-based interventions aimed at reducing physical restraints in intensive care unit: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Despite widespread advocacy and organizational support for reducing the utilization of physical restraint (PR) in clinical settings, its application remains prevalent on a global scale. This study aims to identify and evaluate guide-based, high-quality interventions that can be effectively integrated into clinical practice to substantially reduce PR utilization rates.

Methods

A comprehensive search of relevant databases was covered all available records from their establishment through November 10, 2024, including PubMed, the Cochrane library, Web of Science, CINAHL, EMBASE, the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data, China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP), and Chinese BioMedical Literature Service S

SUBMITTER: Ping Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12511021 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature