Best practice approaches to prevent treatment interference in the older adult:
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Non Restraint Strategies to Prevent Treatment Interference in Adults |
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Explanation and Reminders • Frequent verbal explanation • Guided visualization of device • Written reminder |
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Distraction and Diversion • Activity apron • Occupational therapy consult • Writing tools • Reading material • Gadgets • Photo albums • Washcloths • Empty tubing/packaging • Music • Television |
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Camouflage • Long sleeved gowns • Generous tape, ace wrap or dressings at site • Commercial device-protective, cushioned sleeve, or IV site guard • Abdominal binder • Tubing out of visual field |
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Comfort and Positioning • Repositioning/specialty mattress • Tube stabilizer • Augmentative communication • Analgesia/sedation • Aromatherapy • Massage/touch therapies |
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Technologic Reduction • Discontinue nonessential devices • Intravenous adaptor • Replace with less restrictive/less intrusive device |
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Environment • Maximize Visualization • Video camera • Noise reduction • Family presence • Sitter/companion |