This article discusses restraint, and the negative emotional and physical effect it can have on children,
parents or carers, and nurses. It discusses the importance of having a range of interventions to seek a child's co-operation with procedures. It also discusses the importance of all hospitals and healthcare organisations providing care for children having an explicit restraint policy and provide education, training, and guidance for all healthcare staff.
Coyne, I. & Scott, P. 2014. Alternatives to restraining children for clinical procedures. Nursing Children and Young People, 26 (2) p 22-
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