Hospital associated decline (onset or worsening of a disability) occurs in up to 40% of older people during hospitalisation. Inability of nursing and multidisciplinary teams to prioritise fundamental care are the main modifiable factors
Physical restraint (attaching physical or mechanical devices to the body) of a patient and preventing them from moving easily is one of the common methods used for patient agitation management, fall prevention, and medical device removal. Therefore, it is only allowed to be used for the short-term care needs of the patient. Given the older adults' vulnerability and advocacy needs, physical restraint should be managed in an ethical and person-centred care framework.