Is physical restraint unethical and illegal?: a qualitative analysis of Korean written judgments
Seung Gyeong Jang,
Won Lee,
Jeongmin Ha
et al.
Abstract:Background
Physical restraint (PR) is used to ensure the safety of care recipients. However, this causes an ethical dilemma between the autonomy and dignity of the recipients and the provision of effective treatment by health workers. This study aimed to analyze legal and ethical situations related to the use of PR using written judgments.
Methods
This study uses a qualitative retrospective design. Qualitative content analysis was performed on Sout… Show more
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