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A summary of research relating to second and third grade reading
Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston UniversityPURPOSE: To discover the reliability of the adjustment scale using two raters. This study was conducted to help determine whether the instrument used in this study gives a reliable measure of classroom adjustment.
PROCEDURE: The teacher checklist of classroom adjustment devised at Boston University School of Education was the instrument used. The instrument was built to follow the activities of a normal classroom day [TRUNCATED
An integrative review exploring decision-making factors influencing mental health nurses in the use of restraint
Introduction: While mechanical and manual restraint as an institutional method of control within mental health settings may be perceived to seem necessary at times, there is emergent literature highlighting the potential counter-therapeutic impact of this practice for patients as well as staff. Nurses are the professional group who are most likely to use mechanical and manual restraint methods within mental health settings. In-depth insights to understand what factors influence nursesâ decision-making related to restraint use are therefore warranted.
Aim: To explore what influences mental health nursesâ decision-making in the use of restraint. Method: An integrative review using Cooperâs framework was undertaken. Results: Eight emerging themes were identified: âsafety for allâ, ârestraint as a necessary interventionâ, ârestraint as a last resortâ, ârole conflictâ, âmaintaining controlâ, âstaff compositionâ, âknowledge and perception of patient behavioursâ, and âpsychological impactâ. These themes highlight how mental health nursesâ decision-making is influenced by ethical and safety responsibilities, as well as, interpersonal and staff-related factors.
Conclusion: Research to further understand the experience and actualization of âlast resortâ in the use of restraint and to provide strategies to prevent restraint use in mental health settings are needed