ABSTRACT
Objective To establish a scientific and normative process for using physical restraint,and to increase the safety and efficiency of physical restraint.Methods On the basis of the previous studies,combined with the literature and clinical,we drafted a process framework of using physical restraint and then conducted consultation from 11 experts by using the Delphi technique.Results After 2 rounds of consulting,an evaluation form,consisted of 4 first-dimensions and 11 second-dimensions,and a process,consisted of 4 first-dimensions and 26 second-dimensions,were established.Kendall's W were 0.37 and 0.38 respectively,and expert authority coefficient was 0.84.Conclusions The results from the study is valid,feasible and reliable,however it still need to be further perfected.