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Citation |
Sclafani MJ, Humphrey FJ, Repko S, Ko HS, Wallen MC, Digiacomo A. Perspect. Psychiatr. Care 2008; 44(1): 32-39. |
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Affiliation |
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, USA. tsclafani@patmedia.net |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2008, John Wiley and Sons) |
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18177276 |
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Abstract |
PURPOSE: This study aims to reduce the incidents of restraints by applying a nontraditional consultation process in which a university-based team focused on patient consultations to collect data on treatment interventions and milieu approaches and conditions, as well as staff interactions. CONCLUSIONS: The efforts resulted in restraint reduction from 36 episodes per month to 0 episodes per month as well as precipitating a change in unit climate and care approaches on a specialized unit for patients with developmental disabilities and mental illness. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Reducing the use of restraints involving multiple restraint incident patients is possible with a team-based approach and a specific intervention plan. Language: en |