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KMID : 0385620090180010067
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Korean Journal of Psychopathology
2009 Volume.18 No. 1 p.67 ~ p.75
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Preliminary Study for the Perception on Restraint use of Staffs in the Elderly Hosp
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Youn Jong-Chul
Lee Nam-Jin
Lee So-Ae
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Abstract
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Aim：This study aimed to investigate the awareness of staffs in elderly hospital on mechanical restraint use.
Methods：A questionnaire on attitude and opinions regarding restraints was distributed to a convenience sample of 71 nurses and 149 care workers in elderly hospital, 93 nurses in mental hospital and 50 families of dementia patients.
Results：In general, staffs in elderly hospital frequently involved in restraints. They held rather neutral opinions regarding the use of restraints. But, care workers insist on the positive effect of restraint. Staffs in elderly hospital thought that restraints were needed when patients had risk of fall, poor medical condition and many behavioral problems. About 40% of care worker in elderly hospital did not think that chest belt is a restraint.
Conclusion：In general, staffs in elderly hospital especially for care worker had low level of awareness on restraint. Structured education program might be helpful for reducing restraint use in elderly hospital setting.
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KEYWORD
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Damentia, Restreint, Awareness
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