Use of Physical Restraints on Hospitalized Psychogeriatric Patients

When making decisions about the use of physical restraints, minimizing the physical risk of patients was determined to be the most important obligation. 2. Nurses' understanding and consideration of important factors that influence restraint use are essential to its reduction. 3. Nurses should be aware of their ethical responsibilities to older patients and their families. They must ensure the patient's right to be informed and respect their dignity.