What factors contribute to the need for physical restraint in institutionalized residents in Taiwan?

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Taiwan, physical restraint is commonly used in institutions to protect residents from falling or injury. However, physical restraint should be used cautiously to avoid side effects, such as worse cognition, mobility, depression, and even death.

Objectives

To identify the rate of physical restraint and the associated risk factors in institutionalized residents in Taiwan.

Methods

A community-based epidemiological survey was conducted from July 2019 to February 2020 across 266 residential institutions. Among the estimated 6,549 residents being surveyed, a total of 5,752 finished the study. The questionnaires were completed by residents, his/her family or social workers. The cognition tests were conducted by specialists and a multilevel analysis approach was

SUBMITTER: Chien CF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9671315 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature