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An epidemiological study of falls on integrated general medical wards.

2000
International Journal of Clinical Practice
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 54
Pages 654-657
Author(s): Vassallo, M., Azeem, T., Pirwani, M. F., Sharma, J. C., Allen, S. C.
Inpatient falls are common and may result in serious physical and psychological morbidity. In hospitals, quality of care is important for healthcare workers, patients, and their relatives. Falls and accidents are therefore an important risk management issue.
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Suicide and self-harm in inpatient psychiatric units: a study of nursing issues in 31 cases

2000
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 32
Pages 124-31
Author(s): Gournay, K., Bowers, L.
A significant number of incidents of suicide and self-harm occur in in-patient facilities. This study comprises of the review and audit of 31 suicide cases, each case being the subject of legal action brought by patients and/or their families. 
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Children in hospital: A design question

2000
World Hospital Health Services
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 36
Pages 31-39
Author(s): Vavili, F.
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Subjective barriers to prevent wandering of cognitively impaired people

2000
Cochrane Library
Journal Article
Issue 4
Pages CD001932
Author(s): Price, J.D., Hermans, D.G., Grimley Evans, J.
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Intensive care unit design and environmental factors in the acquisition of infection

2000
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 45
Pages 255-62
Author(s): O'Connell, N.H., Humphreys, H.
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Feng Shui for the health sector: harmonious buildings, healthier people

2000
Complementary Therapies in Nursing & Midwifery
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 6
Pages 61-5
Author(s): Jeffreys, P.
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Reducing occupational stress in intensive care

2000
Nursing In Critical Care
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 5
Pages 76-81
Author(s): Corr, M.
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Management of adolescents in pediatric hospitals. A national survey

2000
Archive de. Pediatrie.
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 7
Pages 732-737
Author(s): Caflisch, M., Alvin, P.
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Preventing serious injuries from falls

2000
Provider
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 26
Pages suppl 8-9, 16
Author(s): Archiable, N.
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Intensive safety effort cuts falls, ulcers, and drug errors at once-disgraced FL hospital

2000
Clinical Resource Management
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 1
Pages 148-51, 145
Author(s): Anonymity
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