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Up to half of dementia patients in English hospitals are sedated or restrained, often without records, sparking calls for reform.
A new NHS report reveals that up to half of dementia patients admitted to English hospitals experience sedation or restraint, often without formal recording.
An 18-month study across nine wards found widespread use of bed rails, barriers, verbal commands, and antipsychotic drugs, with patients labeled “aggressive” if they try to move, risking loss of care support.
Many patients, like 69-year-old Andy Woodhead, report being confined, isolated, and denied basic care, worsening confusion and agitation.
Researchers and advocates call for urgent reform, urging a shift to personalized, non-restrictive care that prioritizes communication and dignity.
Hasta la mitad de los pacientes con demencia en los hospitales ingleses están sedados o restringidos, a menudo sin registros, provocando llamados a la reforma.