Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

Caregivers Perceptions of Restraint Use Questionnaire

  • Studies highlight the importance of self- awareness and self-management in influencing a nurse’s ability to have therapeutic interactions and implement effective strategies.
  • Examples of evidence-based resources, tools and questionnaires are available to assist health-care providers’ evaluate their own values associated with restraint use.

To see an example Caregivers Perceptions of Restraint Use Questionnaire (PRUQ) click here

Clinical Management
Promoting Safety: Alternative Approaches to the Use of Restraints
Sample Tools