International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 39, Issue 2 , Pages 147-156, February 2002

The use of physical restraints as a safety measure in the care of older people in four rehabilitation wards: findings from an exploratory study

  • Róisı́n Gallinagh

      Affiliations

    • School of Health Sciences, United Hospitals and School of Health Sciences, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, BT37 0QB, Northern Ireland, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author
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  • Rosemary Nevin

      Affiliations

    • Whiteabbey Hospital, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT 37 9RH, Northern Ireland, UK
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  • David Mc Ilroy

      Affiliations

    • School of Health Sciences, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
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  • Fionnuala Mitchell

      Affiliations

    • Whiteabbey Hospital, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT 37 9RH, Northern Ireland, UK
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  • Linda Campbell

      Affiliations

    • Whiteabbey Hospital, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT 37 9RH, Northern Ireland, UK
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  • Ruth Ludwick

      Affiliations

    • College of Nursing, Kent State University, Ohio, OH 44242, USA
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  • Hugh McKenna

      Affiliations

    • School of Health Sciences, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK

Received 16 February 2001; received in revised form 6 March 2001; accepted 6 April 2001.

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PII: S0020-7489(01)00020-7

International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 39, Issue 2 , Pages 147-156, February 2002

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