Bedrails, falls and injury: evidence or opinion? A review of their use and effects.
This article examines the evidence on the effect of bedrails on falls and injury, based on a recent systematic literature review. It also discusses why so many opinion pieces on bedrails adopt an extremely negative perspective. Patients' opinions on bedrails, ethical considerations and implications for practice are also explored.
Healey
Frances
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National Patient Safety Agency.
Oliver
David
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D001513:Beds; D006801:Humans; D011482:Protective Devices; D006113:United Kingdom; D014947:Wounds and Injuries