2026 Volume 30 Issue 2 Pages 34-43
[Purpose] We developed and implemented "a multifactorial intervention program for removing physical restraints (MIN-PR)" and evaluated the implementation outcomes of adoption, feasibility, appropriateness, acceptability, values, and priority of neurological ward nurses.
[Method] MIN-PR consisted of education for nurses on physical restraints and dementia care, multidisciplinary team approach, and alternative methods of support to physical restraints. A gerontological nursing Certified Nurse Specialist administered intervention to 28 nurses. Afterwards, a 10-point rating and semi-structured interviews were conducted regarding the implementation outcomes. Analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and content analysis.
[Result] The implementation outcomes of priority (5.0) and adoption (5.1) had low scores, while acceptability (8.4), appropriateness (7.4), and values (7.2) had high scores. Content analysis extracted codes such as "Assisting to remove physical restraints" (appropriateness), and "Tasks take priority" (Priority).
[Conclusion] The implementation of MIN-PR enabled neurological ward nurses to provide assistance in removing physical restraints, but because some organizational climates prioritize work, it is necessary to modify MIN-PR to suit the situation on site.
