Physical and Pharmacological Restraints in Hospital Care: Protocol for a Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical and pharmacological restraints, defined as all measures limiting a person in his or her freedom, are extensively used to handle unsafe or problematic behavior in hospital care. There are increasing concerns as to the extent with which these restraints are being used in hospitals, and whether their benefits outweigh their potential harm. There is currently no comprehensive literature overview on the beneficial and/or adverse effects of the use of physical and pharmacological restraints in the hospital setting.

Methods

A systematic review of the existing literature will be performed on the beneficial and/or adverse effects of physical and pharmacological restraints in the hospital setting. Relevant databases will be systematically searched. A dedicated sear

SUBMITTER: de Bruijn W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7058582 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature