The Use of Direct Force to the Patient. The Medical Aspect (2)

Abstract

The work raises the question of application of direct force on a patient with emphasis on the medical aspect of this problem. The paper discusses an absolute respect for medical procedures in the event of the need of applying direct force to the patient. The implications and complications of the use of restraint were discussed and effective methods of prevention were identified.. Professional role of nurses obliges them to a holistic view of the care over the patient. Ensuring high quality of nursing services requires thorough training and a good knowledge of and compliance with medical procedures. The possibility of complications in patients treated with direct force poses a number of tasks on the medical team. Early implementation of prevention will minimize the emergence of complications, and thus, shorten the stay in hospital. (PNN 2012;1(3):124-128)