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Peer reviewedHarris, John – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1996
The literature on the use of physical restraint with adults and children with mental retardation is reviewed, including person-to-person restraint, mechanical devices, and voluntary self-restraint. Conclusions regarding outcomes of contingent and noncontingent restraint, maintenance, reinforcing effects of restraint, and risk of injury are…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Children
