Table 1.

Interview guide

– Please give an example of a situation in which you were faced with the use of restraints?	– What difficulties did you experience by using restraints?
– What types of restraints did you use in this situation?	– Can you describe how you dealt with this situation and why?
– What was the reason for using these restraints?	– Who supported you in this situation?
– Were these restraints used in an acute or chronic way?*	– Can you explain the role of the general practitioner in using restraints?*
– Can you explain how the decision about restraint use was made (e.g., during team meetings)?*	– What were available alternatives in this situation?*
– How did you experience the use of restraints?	– In your opinion, what would be the best care for this patient?
– Can you describe your emotions when using restraints?	– As a nurse, how did you experience your responsibility in this situation?

*Additional questions after the initial interviews.