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Recent Study Suggests Use of Physical Restraints in Nursing Homes Is Linked to Further Immobility and Dependence of Residents

The use of physical restraints in nursing homes is a very controversial issue because it presents a situation in which a person’s fundamental rights may be violated and elder abuse may be taking place. According to the Joanna Briggs Institute, a physical restraint is defined as “any device, material or…

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