Physical restraint in older people: A statement from the early career network of the international psychogeriatric association

Authors

Mustafa Atee, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Claire V. Burley
Victor A. Ojo
Agboola J. Adigun
Hayoung Lee
Daniel J. Hoyle
Olufisayo Elugbadebo
Tomas Leon

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Title

International Psychogeriatrics

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

School

School of Nursing and Midwifery / Centre for Research in Aged Care

RAS ID

64680

Comments

Atee, M., Burley, C. V., Ojo, V. A., Adigun, A. J., Lee, H., Hoyle, D. J., . . . Leon, T. (2023). Physical restraint in older people: A statement from the early career network of the international psychogeriatric association. International Psychogeriatrics. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1041610223000728

Abstract

The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) has expressed significant concerns over the use of physical restraints in older people across diverse aged care settings. Following an extensive analysis of the available literature, the IPA's Early Career Network (ECN) has formulated a collection of evidence-based recommendations aimed at guiding the use of physical restraints within various care contexts and demographic groups. Physical restraints not only infringe upon human rights but also raise significant safety concerns that adversely impact the physical, psychological, social, and functional well-being of older adults. Furthermore, their effectiveness in geriatric settings remains inadequate. Given these considerations, the IPA and its ECN firmly assert that the use of physical restraints should only be considered as a final recourse in the care of older people.

DOI

10.1017/S1041610223000728

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