title: Retrospective Case Reviews of Adult Inpatient Falls in the Acute Care Setting.
abstract: Hospitalized older adults are at risk for falls. Causes of falls are complex, and prevention is multifaceted. Retrospective case reviews were performed at a Vermont hospital. Findings indicated all falls occurred while patients were attempting to void independently and were not witnessed.
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rheaume
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fruh
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D017751:Safety Management; D014481:United States; D014707:Vermont