Publications by authors named "Yasmin O Ali"
Dig Dis Sci
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the use of physical restraints on patients with hepatic encephalopathy, particularly focusing on racial and socioeconomic disparities in their application.
- Findings revealed that restraint use occurred in 2.4% of hospitalizations, with Black patients more likely to be restrained compared to White patients, while income level did not significantly impact restraint use.
- Additionally, the results showed that restraints were linked to higher mortality in patients without other invasive cares, whereas they reduced mortality in cases with invasive procedures, highlighting the need for careful evaluation of restraint necessity.
