Objective: Physical restraint is frequently used in medical services,such as in mental health settings,intensive care units and nursing homes,but its nature varies in different institutions.By reviewing related litera...Objective: Physical restraint is frequently used in medical services,such as in mental health settings,intensive care units and nursing homes,but its nature varies in different institutions.By reviewing related literature,this study aims to clarify the concept of physical restraint in mental health nursing.Method: Three databases (PubMed,PsyclNFO and CINAHL) were retrieved,and Walker and Avant's concept analysis method was used to analyze the concept of physical restraint in mental health nursing.Results: Physical restraint is a coercive approach that enables the administration of necessary treatment by safely reducing the patient's physical movement.It should be the last option used by qualified personnel.Antecedents of physical restraint are improper behavior (violence and disturbance) of patients,medical assessment prior to implementation and legislation governing clinical usage.Consequences of physical restraint are alleviation of conflict,physical injury,mental trauma and invisible impact on the institution.Discussion: This study defined the characteristics of physical restraint in mental health nursing.The proposed concept analysis provided theoretical foundation for future studies.展开更多
Seclusion was widely used in mental health service,which had caused various negative effects on patients and nurses.In China,the clinical use of seclusion was gradually increasing,which had led to ethical dilemma and ...Seclusion was widely used in mental health service,which had caused various negative effects on patients and nurses.In China,the clinical use of seclusion was gradually increasing,which had led to ethical dilemma and had gained public concern.This article aimed to synthesize the ethical issue according to the principle of autonomy,justice,beneficence,and non-maleficence.Given that nursing workforce was limited and work burden among psychiatric nurses was heavy,seclusion was one of coercive interventions managing aggressive behavior.In relation to cope with ethical dilemma,it was proposed to improve therapeutic environment,and to apply de-escalation technique.Additionally,reducing clinical use and adverse effects of seclusion was also important,this goal would be achieved by building appropriate patient-nurse relationship,increasing staff engagement,and promoting guideline of seclusion.展开更多
基金We acknowledge this paper was supported by the program of Key Specialty of TCM Nursing of Guangzhou City,which aims to enrich theoretical content of mental health nursing
文摘Objective: Physical restraint is frequently used in medical services,such as in mental health settings,intensive care units and nursing homes,but its nature varies in different institutions.By reviewing related literature,this study aims to clarify the concept of physical restraint in mental health nursing.Method: Three databases (PubMed,PsyclNFO and CINAHL) were retrieved,and Walker and Avant's concept analysis method was used to analyze the concept of physical restraint in mental health nursing.Results: Physical restraint is a coercive approach that enables the administration of necessary treatment by safely reducing the patient's physical movement.It should be the last option used by qualified personnel.Antecedents of physical restraint are improper behavior (violence and disturbance) of patients,medical assessment prior to implementation and legislation governing clinical usage.Consequences of physical restraint are alleviation of conflict,physical injury,mental trauma and invisible impact on the institution.Discussion: This study defined the characteristics of physical restraint in mental health nursing.The proposed concept analysis provided theoretical foundation for future studies.
基金This study was funded by Guangdong Science of Medical Technique Program(grant number:A2018440).
文摘Seclusion was widely used in mental health service,which had caused various negative effects on patients and nurses.In China,the clinical use of seclusion was gradually increasing,which had led to ethical dilemma and had gained public concern.This article aimed to synthesize the ethical issue according to the principle of autonomy,justice,beneficence,and non-maleficence.Given that nursing workforce was limited and work burden among psychiatric nurses was heavy,seclusion was one of coercive interventions managing aggressive behavior.In relation to cope with ethical dilemma,it was proposed to improve therapeutic environment,and to apply de-escalation technique.Additionally,reducing clinical use and adverse effects of seclusion was also important,this goal would be achieved by building appropriate patient-nurse relationship,increasing staff engagement,and promoting guideline of seclusion.
