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KMID : 0869920090150010062
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Journal of Korean Academy Society of Nursing Education
2009 Volume.15 No. 1 p.62 ~ p.71
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Perception, Attitude, and Knowledge about Physical Restraints among Nursing Personnel in Long Term Care Facilities
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Kim Shin-Mi
Lee Yun-Jung
Kim Souk-Young
Yu Su-Jeong
Ahn Hye-Young
Kim Duck-Hee
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Abstract
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Purpose: The present study was performed to identify the perception, attitude, and knowledge regarding the use of physical restraints among nursing personnel working at long-term care facilities.
Method: 289 nurses, nurse aids and private caregivers working at 13 wards from 7 facilities participated in the survey. Perception, attitude and knowledge regarding the use of physical restraints were evaluated using the Perceptions of Restraints Use Questionnaire developed by Evans and Strumpf(1993) and Physical Restraint Questionnaire suggested by Janelli, et al(2006).
Results: Wrist restraints were used the most frequently. The perception score regarding the use of physical restraints was 3.35, which is a moderate value. Study respondents considered ’safety measure’ and ’safe use of a medical device’ as the most important aspects when applying physical restraints to elderly. The respondents reported physical restraints were therapeutic at least to some degree but knowledge level about physical restraints of the respondents was rather low.
Conclusion: Perception and attitude toward physical restraints were identified. The lack in knowledge about physical restraints needs to be addressed for more efficient use of them.
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KEYWORD
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Physical restraint, Perception, Attitude, Knowledge
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