Perspectives of recently discharged patients on hospital fall-prevention programs.
The aim of this exploratory study was to understand the opinions and observations of recently discharged senior patients concerning the fall-prevention education received during their most recent hospitalization. The focus was on the extrinsic risk factors for falls. This project was conducted in a Michigan home care agency. Participants had to be Medicare home care patients, discharged from the affiliated hospital within 30 days, 65 years or older, and alert. Practical implications that might lead to fewer falls in the future as the goal of this research are discussed.
Tzeng
Huey-Ming
HM
Division of Nursing Business and Health Systems, University of Michigan School of Nursing, 400 N Ingalls, Room 4156, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. tzeng_hueyming@yahoo.com
Yin
Chang-Yi
CY
D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001513:Beds; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D055805:Moving and Lifting Patients; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000592:standards*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D017751:Safety Management