Eliciting critical care nurses' beliefs regarding physical restraint use.

Gemma Via ClaveroMarta Sanjuán-NaváisMarta Romero-GarcíaLaura de la Cueva-ArizaGemma Martínez-EstalellaErika Plata-MenchacaPilar Delgado-Hito

Published in: Nursing ethics (2018)

Nurses' behavioural and control beliefs were related. Nurses should be trained in alternatives to physical restraint use. The impact of analgo-sedation protocols, relatives' involvement, leadership support and intensive care unit restraint policies on physical restraint practices need to be revised. Further research is required to explore why nurses do not act with moral courage to change this harmful practice.

Keyphrases

mental health
healthcare
intensive care unit
physical activity
stress induced
primary care
mechanical ventilation
public health
acute respiratory distress syndrome