Application of tracking methodology in senile patients′ physical restraint management

VernacularTitle:追踪方法学在老年病房患者身体约束管理中的应用
Author: Yue SHI ; Haiyan QIU
Keywords: Elderly patients; Physical restraint; Tracer Methodology
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(3):179-182
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of Tracer Methodology on the physical restraint management of the elderly patients. Methods The idea of Tracer Methodology was based on a case study of physical restraint, and then complementary tracking and system tracking. The key problem, which was founded in using Tracer Methodology on the physical restraint management of the elderly patients, could be continuously improved from the regulations, procedures, training, implementation, inspection, feedback, rectification, the implementation and the effectiveness. The normative rate of physical restraint was compared before and after the implementation of this method. Results After using the Tracer Methodology, the rate of physical constraint in the elderly patients was 82% (41/50), which was significantly increased (χ2=5.877,P=0.015) compared with before implementation of this method, which was 60% (30/50). Conclusions Tracer Methodology could improve the normative rate of physical restraint in elderly patients. Meanwhile, it was beneficial for nurses to participate in quality management, and strengthen the team cooperation.