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.
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
1-1-2024
Volume
36
Issue
11
Publication Title
International Psychogeriatrics
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery / Centre for Research in Aged Care
RAS ID
64680
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
First Page
995
Last Page
1006
Comments
Atee, M., Burley, C. V., Ojo, V. A., Adigun, A. J., Lee, H., Hoyle, D. J., Elugbadebo, O., & Leon, T. (2023). Physical restraint in older people: An opinion from the Early Career Network of the International Psychogeriatric Association. International Psychogeriatrics, 36(11), 995–1006.