International Research Journal of Education and Technology

Movement Control Mitts are the type of restraint designed by the investigator can be used instead of existing physical restraints to reduce the risk of patient getting access to line/ tubes/ dressing sites and prevent from flailing or bucking up and down and causing self-injury by controlling the grasping ability of fingers.

It is made up of soft fabric material and a net material covers the dorsal part of the hand. It has detachable waist belt to restraint the hands along with body to prevent the extended movements of upper extremities thereby it facilitates the effective delivery of nursing care and also reduces the possible adverse effects while restraints tied with cot.