Mechanical restraint refers to the use of materials or devices to restrict the behaviours of a person with a disability, where the restraint is neither for therapeutic purposes or required by law. The inappropriate use of mechanical restraint is recognised in legislation and policy as a violation of people’s human rights, and a risk to their health and wellbeing. Understanding who is at risk of mechanical restraint may assist service providers to better support people with a disability.
Factors associated with the use of mechanical restraint in disability services
- 20th October, 2017
Lynne S. Webber, Ben Richardson, Kathryn L. White, Padraig Fitzpatrick, Keith McVilly & Sheridan Forster
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, DOI: 10.3109/1366825
Wednesday 17th May, 2017