Journal of Gerontological Nursing

Despite high levels of distress among stroke caregivers, research on resource use and unmet needs is limited. The major purposes of this study were to identify the most difficult times, unmet needs, and advice of caregivers during the first 2 years of caregiving; and to examine resource use and perceptions of resource importance. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used. The hos... hiện toàn bộ

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The use of physical restraints in health care institutions has been an acceptable and frequent aspect of care (Minnick, Mion, Leipzig, Lamb, & Palmer, 1998; Whitman, Davidson, Rudy, & Sereika, 2001). However, a growing body of knowledge calls to question the use of restraints because there is little evidence to support the assumption that restraints prevent injuries (Ma... hiện toàn bộ