Publications by authors named "Bernd Maierhofer"
Background: The aging global population has led to an increase in the number of dementia diagnoses, with projections indicating a continued upward trend. This demographic change presents profound challenges for patients, their families, and healthcare systems worldwide. Consequently, the demand for reliable and user-friendly screening tools that can detect dementia at early stages and monitor its progression is more critical than ever.
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- Despite efforts to reduce mechanical restraint in healthcare, it remains common, with patient interviews highlighting it as a highly humiliating experience.
- A new method using 30 kg bags attached to a patient's wrist or ankle was tested as a less humiliating alternative, receiving positive feedback from patients who had experienced mechanical restraint.
- Nurses expressed concerns about safety, including risks of falls and potential misuse of the bags as weapons, suggesting that further development is needed to ensure the method effectively replaces mechanical restraints without introducing new forms of coercion.