title: Examining evidence-based interventions to prevent inpatient falls.
abstract: Well-researched interventions to prevent falls include medication review, fall alarms, and environmental aids. Nurses play a vital role in developing plans for fall prevention.
authors.affiliation: Senior Adult Unit, Saint Mary's Health Care, Grand Rapids, MI, USA.
authors.forename: Bridget C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Graham
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients; D008509:Medication Systems; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011482:Protective Devices; D017751:Safety Management / Q000379:methods*