Caregiver-reported use of physical restraints among community-dwelling older adults with severe dementia in Singapore.
Ellie Bostwick AndresIsha ChaudhryIshwarya BalasubramanianLouisa PocoChetna Malhotranull nullPublished in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2024)
The pervasiveness of restraint use is concerning and suggests a lack of evidence-based guidance and support for both caregivers and healthcare providers to prevent restraint use among older adults with severe dementia cared for at home.