Understanding the prevalence of inpatient falls associated with toileting in adult acute care settings.
This qualitative study determined the prevalence of inpatient falls that were associated with toileting in a Michigan community hospital. Of all falls, 45.2% were related to toileting. The most common theme was falling on the way from the bed or chair to the bathroom. Nurses should focus on safe patient transfers and on using the completed risk assessment and should develop an individualized prevention plan for each patient based on their needs.
Tzeng
Huey-Ming
HM
Division of Nursing Business and Health Systems, School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. tzenghueyming@yahoo.com
D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D006764:Hospitals, Community / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012308:Risk Management / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014038:Toilet Facilities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*