Initiation and evaluation of a research-based fall prevention program.
This study evaluated the effectiveness of research-based interventions in preventing falls. The interventions were based on research studies, experts' opinions, and a pilot study. Thirteen units (72%) had reduced fall rates. The fall rate two years before (O = 7.07; SD = 1.7) and two years after (O = 6.33; SD = 1.731) the intervention was significantly different at p < 0.003. Sixteen patients who fell were at risk (fall assessment score = 17.4 +/- 5.3) and had a history of falls. The most common site for falls was at the bedside. Most falls occurred during walking, climbing over the siderails, and accidentally rolling out of bed. Thus, a research-based fall prevention is effective in reducing falls.
Mosley
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Nursing Service, Veterans Affair Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA.
Galindo-Ciocon
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Peak
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West
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D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005431:Florida; D006787:Hospitals, Veterans; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012307:Risk Factors