Topic Resources

Use of Physical Restraints with Elderly Patients

Journal Articles

Braun, J. A., & Capezuti, E. (2000). The legal and medical aspects of physical restraints and bed siderails and their relationships to falls and fall-related injuries in nursing homes. DePaul Journal of Health Care Law, 4(1), 1-72.

 

Capezuti E. (2000) Preventing falls and injuries while reducing siderail use. Annals of Long-Term Care, 8 (6), 57-63.

Capezuti, E., Talerico, K. A., Cochran, I., Becker, H., Strumpf, N., & Evans, L. (1999). Individualized interventions to prevent bed-related falls and reduce siderail use. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 25(11), 26-34.

Frengley, J. D., & Mion, L. C. (1998). Physical restraints in the acute care setting: Issues and future direction. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 14(40), 727-743.

Sullivan-Marx, E. M. (2001). Achieving restraint-free care of acutely confused older adults. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 27(4), 56-61.

Talerico, K., & Capezuti E. (2001). Myth and facts about siderails. American Journal of Nursing 101(7), 43-48.

 

Last updated - Febrary 2009