Avoidance of physical restraint use among hospitalized older adults a review of clinical effectiveness and guidelines

Hospitals operate with the primary goal of improving the health of individuals who seek health care services. Despite this, a small proportion of patients experience unintended harm during their hospital stay; 37% of these adverse events are considered preventable. Older adults are particularly vuln...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lachance, Chantelle, Wright, Mary-Doug (Author)
Corporate Author: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health Rapid Response Service
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ottawa (ON) Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health February 28, 2019, 2019
Edition:Version 1.0
Series:CADTH rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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  • Includes bibliographical references