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Conclusion

This module has explored the issue of restraint.

It is a difficult topic and the word 'restraint' has many different meanings.

The care home setting can present particular challenges and it is important that all possible alternatives to restraint are considered before any form of restraint is used.

Knowing your own and your organisation's views on restraint is an important starting point.

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Conclusion

Some things to remember

If we know the person well, we're more likely to be alert to their needs and understand what they are saying to us when a difficult situation develops.

Good care planning can help us know as a team the best way to respond when problems - such as the need to restrain someone - arise.

If we value the views and involvement of family and friends, we're more likely to come up with better solutions.

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Conclusion

Having completed this module, ask yourself the following questions:

  1. What did you know already?
  2. What do you know now?
  3. How is this different?
  4. In what ways will this change how you support residents?

This is the conclusion of 'Module 1: Exploring Restraint'. SCIE have produced two more modules on this topic: 'Decision Making Processes' and 'Creating a Positive Culture'. Use the SCIE website to explore these further.