Hand massage for restrained patients
Treatments studied
This study is testing if a gentle hand massage can help patients who are being physically restrained (tied down) and also given calming medication. It aims to see if massage can reduce stress or discomfort in these situations.
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Who can take part
- The patient must be physically restrained (e.g., with wrist or arm restraints).
- The patient must also be chemically restrained (medication to calm them).
- A doctor must have written a request for the restraint.
- Both upper arms or hands must be restrained at the same time.
- The patient's relatives must have given verbal permission for the restraint.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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