Citation

Jones P, Stenfert Kroese B. J. Intellect. Disabil. 2008; 12(3): 229-237.

Affiliation

South Staffordshire and Shropshire Psychology Service, Albrighton, UK. pete@pjones71.freeserve.co.uk

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1744629508095727

PMID

18728144

Abstract

The appropriateness of and justification for physical restraint procedures in intellectual disabilities settings is an emotive issue. It creates a number of ethical dilemmas for nursing staff. This article examines the views of service users and nursing staff from secure residential facilities where restraint is used frequently. Both groups were asked to rate three videotaped restraint procedures for their acceptability. There were no significant differences between the two groups in the acceptability ratings of the methods of restraint. Service users were then interviewed about their restraint experiences. They reported feeling very angry, sad, stressed and confused and not at all happy or relaxed when being restrained. Scores indicated that participants were significantly happier and less stressed after restraint than during restraint.

Language: en