“Chemical restraint (CR) (also known as rapid tranquilisation) is the forced (non‐consenting) administration of medications to manage uncontrolled aggression, anxiety, or violence in people who are likely to cause harm to themselves or others.”
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Continue reading“Because of the diversity of reactions to smartphone deprivation, inpatient psychiatric unit clinicians should be aware of the duality of smartphone use and restriction among adolescents. Fostering youths’ awareness of the advantages and disadvantages of their smartphone use may facilitate behavior change related to problematic phone use after
leaving the hospital.” (Burke)
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Fon, K., et al (2021). An Interprofessional Length of Stay Reduction: A Process Improvement Project. Nursing Economic$, 39(1), 5–22. Full Text for Emory Users
Continue reading“Starting with an idea from an oncology clinic nurse, TAB events were provided consistently by four ambulatory clinic RNs. Participation has been positive, based on responses from a simple, voluntary, nonvalidated survey evaluation of activity enjoyment, room comfort, and lifted mood.” (Rettig)
Rettig, A. E., et al (2021). Take-a-Break Intervention: Improving Oncology Nurse Wellness. Clinical journal of oncology nursing, 25(2), 210–214. Full Text for Emory Users
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