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Psychiatric nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practice towards the use of physical restraints

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Abd Al-Hadi Hasan

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Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Correspondence Abd Al-Hadi Hasan, Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Palestine Street, Al-Hamra’a District, Jeddah, Falesteen Road, B 12, Saudi Arabia. Email: [email protected]

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Amal Abulattifah,

Amal Abulattifah

Alamal Complex for Mental Health, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Abd Al-Hadi Hasan,

Corresponding Author

Abd Al-Hadi Hasan

[email protected]

orcid.org/0000-0003-4680-893X

Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Correspondence Abd Al-Hadi Hasan, Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Palestine Street, Al-Hamra’a District, Jeddah, Falesteen Road, B 12, Saudi Arabia. Email: [email protected]

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Amal Abulattifah,

Amal Abulattifah

Alamal Complex for Mental Health, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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First published: 14 November 2018

https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12335

Citations: 10

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Abstract

Purpose

This study examines the knowledge, attitudes, and practice of psychiatric nurses towards the use of physical restraint in Saudi Arabia.

Design and Methods

Descriptive explanatory cross-sectional design, 101 participants were invited to complete a set of questionnaires to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards the use of physical restraint.

Findings

Participants had a moderate knowledge and attitude as well as practice in using physical restraint. Less than half reported that they recognized alternative approaches to physical restraint and most of them did not understand the reasons for the restraint.

Practice Implications

This study highlights some important misunderstandings of nurses about using physical restraint. The findings serve as a supporting reason for recognizing the importance of educating nurses about its use.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest.

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