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Journal of Nursing & Care

ISSN: 2167-1168

Open Access

Nadia M Taha

Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Zagazig,
Zagazig
Egypt

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  • Research Article
    Physical Restraints in Critical Care Units: Impact of a Training Program on Nurses' Knowledge and Practice and on Patients' Outcomes
    Author(s): Nadia M Taha and Zeinab H AliNadia M Taha and Zeinab H Ali

    The use of physical restraints is a common practice in various clinical settings, especially in intensive care units (ICUs). The aim of this study was to improve nurses’ knowledge and practice regarding physical restraining, with the ultimate goal of reducing the number of consequent complications among ICU patients. A quasi-experimental design with pre-post assessment was used on 38 nurses working in the ICUs and Critical Care Medicine at the Zagazig University Hospitals and 100 patients under their care. A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess nurses’ knowledge, an observation checklist for their practice, and a physical assessment sheet for patients. The researcher developed a training intervention based on analysis of assessment data and using pertinent literature to teach nurses guidelines for dealing with restrained patients. This was delivered to nurses.. Read More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2167-1168.1000135

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