Is physical restraint unethical and illegal?: a qualitative analysis of Korean written judgments

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...

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Main Authors: Seung Gyeong Jang, Won Lee, Jeongmin Ha, Sungkyoung Choi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Nursing
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-024-01781-8

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