Concepções ético-legais acerca da restrição física

Abstract

The process of nursing care includes interventions that aim to give the patient a holistic and individualized care. Among the various interventions it has been addressed in this study, the physical restraint of patients in bed, a practice that for a long time encourages questions, especially in intensive care environments in which patients are at high risk for developing delirium and agitation. This study aims, through an integrative review, identify the concepts related to the practice of physical restraint of patients in the Intensive Care Unit, and meet the ethical-legal aspects associated with this practice. The results show that most studies, indicate the need to minimize the use of physical restraint seeking a better quality of care. But there is still a theoretical gap related to lack of studies showing the risks and benefits to the patient's prognosis, and controversial views about the use of this practice.