Restraint procedures, as taught in Control and Restraint training, appear to be an effective and reasonably safe means of manually controlling a violent client in psychiatric intensive care settings.

Staff were generally satisfied with the training they received on control and restraint courses, however some problems were identified. There appears to be a mismatch between patterns of assault and preparation for dealing with assaults. Aspects of restraint, such as establishment of holds, are problematic in application. Although punches and kicks were the most common form of assault reported, less time is spent on these during training.

Restraint procedures, as taught in Control and Restraint training, appear to be an effective and reasonably safe means of manually controlling a violent client in psychiatric intensive care settings.

Staff were generally satisfied with the training they received on control and restraint courses, however some problems were identified. There appears to be a mismatch between patterns of assault and preparation for dealing with assaults. Aspects of restraint, such as establishment of holds, are problematic in application. Although punches and kicks were the most common form of assault reported, less time is spent on these during training.

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