Using physical restraint during pediatric care was considered a common problem by participants. This practice must be questioned, and professionals must have access to training to find alternatives to strong restraint. Conceptualizing this phenomenon with the concept of "transient empathic blindness" could help professionals understand what happens in their minds when using forceful restraint.
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