FIGURE 2.

Boxplots of the mean ratings of each of the four items from the Maastricht Attitude Questionnaire “appropriateness” subscale stratified in two groups: units with under‐average as well as average use of restraints versus units with above‐average use of restraints. 5 means “strongly agree” and 1 means “strongly disagree” for the four items. (A) My ward/unit uses physical restraints far too often. (B) If we use physical restraints, it is always necessary. (C) Physical restraints are used too quickly. (D) Physical restraints are applied as a result of convenience of nursing staff