TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1977//
TI  - The use of mechanical and chemical restraints in nursing homes
JO  - Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
A1  - Covert, A. B.
A1  - Rodrigues, T.
A1  - Solomon, K.
SP  - 85
EP  - 89
VL  - 25
IS  - 2
N2  - The use of mechanical and chemical restraints in nursing homes is a common practice, fraught with potential abuse. The patient's freedom of movement and right to an adequate medical and psychiatric evaluation are of the utmost importance. Restraints should be used only as a last resort and should not be a substitute for inadequate staffing or incomplete medical appraisal. Guidelines are offered that maximize the patients' freedom, maintain medical responsibility, and assure safety. Alternatives to the use of restraints are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0002-8614
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -