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Therapeutic restriction of a patient in a pediatric psychiatry department
KEJDOVÁ, Zdeňka
Theoretical basis: Therapeutic restrictions or limitations are often taboo, although they are also part of child psychiatry. It is used for restless, aggressive patients who endanger the health of themselves or others. Therapeutic limitations use must follow given regulations. The role of the nurse is irreplaceable and important in these situations. Goals: The aim of this work was to chart the issue od therapeutic restrictions in children psychiatry department. Four research questions were used to accomplish goals. Questions are: What kind of restraints are used in the children psychiatric ward? How is the safety of pediatric pacient ensured during the therapeutic restriction in children psychiatric ward? Are there some specifics in nursing care for the patient with therapeutic restrictions? How are nurses educated in the issue of therapeutic restriction in pediatric psychiatric department? Methods: The empirical part of the work was processed in the form of qualitative reseacher. Data were collected as a semi-structured interviews. Another metod of data collection was covert observation. Based on this data collection, there were created five categories and eleven subcategories. Reseacher file: The research group was consisted of twenty three nurses, who work in the department of child and adolescent psychiatry. The selection of patiens was purposeful. Results: Research proved that restraints are an integral part of child psychiatry. The most commonly used therapeutic restrictions are courts. Respondents have shown that the work is according to standards and adhere to the principles in terms of safety. The research has shown that proper nursing documentation and education are required. Research has shown that nurses act professionally, they also take care about patient needs and privacy. It turned out that nurses are on better level of knowledge about practical use than a knowledge of theoretical nursing standard. Conclusion: Therapeutic limitations of patients in the pediatric psychiatric ward cannot be neglected or omitted. This thesis could serve as an educational materiál for many nurses, especially if they are new to the field. Continuing education in this area is desirable for nurses. This work could serve as an educational material for the general public, who could possibly encouter therapeutic limitations, for example with their own child.

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