Browsing by Person "Gallinagh, Roisin"

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    • Side rails as physical restraints in the care of older people: a management issue 

      Gallinagh, Roisin; Slevin, Eamonn; McCormack, Brendan (Wiley, 2002-09)
      This article explores the use of side rails within the context of physical restraint in gerontological practice. It is debated that side rails can be considered as a form of physical restraint if the individual cannot ...

    • Side rails as physical restraints: the need for appropriate assessment 

      Gallinagh, Roisin; Slevin, Eamonn; McCormack, Brendan (Royal College of Nursing, 2001-10)
      Side rails are commonly used in the care of the older person. They can be classified as a physical restraint if they restrict the movement of an individual and also if the individual has an inability to have them removed/lowered ...