Efficacy of the newly developed restrain pad of Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital

Abstract

The aim of usage of restrain pad is to protect the pats from physical injuries and the medical equipment from damage. Aim: To evaluation the efficacy of the newly developed restrain pad as the method of risk management in term of patient safety project of Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital. Material & Methods: To request the health provider of Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital to fill the questionnaires in September 2003. Results: 431  sets of questionnaires were responded (96.2%). Female was 95.8% and mean age was 34.88+8.97 years (range 22-57 years). 59.6% werc registered nurses. 80.28% were worked in surgical, medical and orthopedic wards. The indication for using of the restrain pad was  agitagitation, non-compliance and/or confusing putients. The efficacy and satisfaction were evaluated, fit size 80% material 80%, casy to clean 69.1%, convenient to use 82.6%, good restrain function 81.2%, no harm to patient 84.2%, and good practicability 82.4%, Conelusion: The new restrain pad of Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital was fit, more practical, and less harrul It was proper to be role model for other hospitals