Only one study directly addressed the use of untied mittens as restraints in the critical care unit. All other studies addressed other forms of restraint systems.
The results of this literature review indicate that studies regarding the use of restraints in the critical care unit is inconclusive. Only one study addressed the use of mittens as a restraint system, This is clearly an area that deserves further exploration. The use of mitten restraints may prove a more acceptable form of restraint than other restraint forms. This issue needs to be addressed in future research studies.
References
M. Bryan (2009). Use of Physical Restraints From a Bedside Practice Perspective
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