Factors Associated With Physical Restraint Use in Older Adults With Dementia in Geriatric Care Facilities During the COVID‐19 Pandemic in Japan
The use of physical restraints in facilities caring for older adults with moderate to severe dementia may be associated with worsening dementia symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. These findings underscore the need for improved staff training and the development of care strategies aimed at minimizing restraint use during infectious disease outbreaks.
Authors
- Hungu Jung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7500-7029)
- Kenta Hirohama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4015-6056)
- Junpei Tanabe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5942-6562)
- Y. Iwamoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2882-1009)
- Shinya Ishii (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5762-4066)
- Masahiro Akishita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5498-7224)
Institutions
- Hiroshima University (JP)
- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.70174
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00