[Psychological impact of restraint during care]

Abstract

Restraints in the healthcare context is a controversial and complex topic. Used for providing care, the latter could lead to psychological implication for both patients and caregivers. A thorough understanding of those psychological consequences can support the decision-making as well as considering the safety and emotional needs of the patient.

Keywords: communication; contention; emotion; psychologie; psychology; relation thérapeutique; restraint; therapeutic relationship; émotion.