Japan Society for the Promotion of Science:Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
Date (from‐to) : 2017/04 -2021/03
Author : KIRIYAMA Keiichiro
This study consisted of two stages. Study 1 involved a fact-finding survey of physical restraints used in all general hospitals in four prefectures (Aichi, Gifu, Mie, and Shizuoka). As a result, 92.4% of the patients who were physically restrained in the general ward were judged by the nurses on when to start, temporarily release, or end the physical restraint. The average number of days of physical restraint was 22.9 days, with a minimum of 1 day and a maximum of 1198 days. In general wards, the frequency of conferences to end physical restraints was either daily or weekly.
Study 2 investigated physical restraint prevention activities performed by certified nurse specialists and certified nurses. As a result, specialist nurses were working with the medical safety department and practiced nursing while considering the patient’s life history and needs.