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Mechanical Restraint Use and Fall-Related Injuries Among Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities
Ann Int Med 116:369-374, Tinetti,M.E.,et al, 1992
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Article Abstract
Mechanical restraints were associated with continued,and perhaps increased,occurrence of serious fall-related injuries after controlling for other injury risk factors.Study results suggest the need to consider whether restraints provide adequate,if any,protection.
 
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