title: Identifying fall risk factors in preparation for reducing the use of restraints.
abstract: Nurses have a responsibility to maximize safety while minimizing the use of restraints. Assessment of fall risk factors for a specific population can aid in planning alternatives to the use of restraints while maximizing safety.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Mayhew
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012149:Restraint, Physical; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors