Minimizing the use of physical restraints

This Evidence Booster examines the impact of implementing RNAO’s Preventing Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls (2017) and Promoting Safety: Alternative Approaches to the Use of Restraints (2012) best practice guideline (BPGs) in a mental-health hospital in Toronto, Ontario.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health demonstrated a decrease in the percentage of persons with physical restraints in place.