Decision-Making Process about the Use of Restraints with ...
Pértega Andía, Elvira María
The use of restraints in inpatient pediatric psychiatric units is a highly prevalent clinical practice, which extends worldwide. The high rates and negative consequences of restraints are particularly serious with youth. This practice also has important ethical, legal and human rights implications. Importantly, decisions about restraint use are not only frequent but are also inconsistent, which suggests that existing restraints protocols and s...