Service users' views of physical restraint procedures in secure settings for people with learning disabilities

Authors:
JONES Peter, KROESE Biza Stenfert
Journal article citation:
British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 35(1), March 2007, pp.50-54.
Publisher:
Wiley

The appropriateness and justification of physical restraint procedures in secure learning disability settings is an emotive issue. This paper examines the views of 10 service users from secure residential facilities who are restrained frequently. Using a semi-structured interview schedule, Service users were interviewed about their restraint experiences. They reported that restraint can lead to potentially abusive situations and that staff should try other approaches before restraining someone. They were divided on whether it calmed them down and whether staff enjoyed performing restraint. Other comments included that restraint may or may not serve a purposeful goal and that there is a definite need for staff training for those involved in performing restraint.

Subject terms:
learning disabilities, physical restraint, secure units, user views;
Content type:
research
Location(s):
United Kingdom
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN online:
1468-3156
ISSN print:
1354-4187

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