J Korean Acad Nurs. 2006 Jun;36(3):532-541. Korean.
Published online Jun 30, 2006.
Copyright © 2006 Korean Society of Nursing Science
Original Article

Effects of on Education Program for Nurses on the Use of Restraints

Jeong Min Yeo,1 and Myong Hwa Park2
    • 1Intensive Care Unit, Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital, Korea.
    • 2College of Nursing, Keimyung University, Korea.

Abstract

Purpose

This study was conducted to verify the effects of an education program of restraints use on nurses' knowledge, attitude and nursing performance related to restraints use.

Method

A quasi experimental study with a pre and post non-equivalent design was used. The subjects were nurses who met the selection criteria and worked in intensive care units of two university hospitals located at K-city, Gyeongbuk. Twenty nurses in A hospital were designated as the experimental group and 20 nurses in B hospital as the control group.

Result

The first hypothesis which assumed that the experimental group would have higher scores of knowledge than the control group was supported(F=62.66, p=0.000). The second hypothesis which assumed that the experimental group would have lower scores of attitude toward using restraints than the control group was supported(F=23.77, p=0.000). The third hypothesis which assumed that the experimental group would have higher scores of nursing performance than the control group was supported(F=3.28, p=0.032).

Conclusion

An education program for nurses' on the use of restraints needs to be introduced to decrease inappropriate use of restraints.

Keywords
Restraints; Educational program; Knowledge; Attitude; Nursing performance


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