Research has shown that physical restraints do not preserve older adults' dignity when HCPs use this method for safety. According to Sanders (2009), “Dignity and respect are at the foundation of good care and effective treatment planning and are guiding service principles. The use of physical restraints is contrary to treatment with dignity and respect” (p. 216). HCPs are responsible for maintaining and advocating for the dignity of patients, such as older adults. However, when HCP becomes accustomed to using physical restraints every single day, at times they are forgetting and ignoring the importance of maintaining the dignity of a person. Like for example, the nurse from Chuang & Huang (2007) research, he/she states, Sometimes, we are
