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An epidemiological study of falls on integrated general medical wards.

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.
Key Point Summary
Added November 2014

Suicide and self-harm in inpatient psychiatric units: a study of nursing issues in 31 cases

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.
Key Point Summary
Added April 2014

Children in hospital: A design question

Author(s): Vavili, F.
Added October 2012

Subjective barriers to prevent wandering of cognitively impaired people

Author(s): Price, J.D., Hermans, D.G., Grimley Evans, J.
Added October 2012

Intensive care unit design and environmental factors in the acquisition of infection

Author(s): O'Connell, N.H., Humphreys, H.
Added October 2012

Feng Shui for the health sector: harmonious buildings, healthier people

Author(s): Jeffreys, P.
Added October 2012

Reducing occupational stress in intensive care

Author(s): Corr, M.
Added October 2012

Management of adolescents in pediatric hospitals. A national survey

Author(s): Caflisch, M., Alvin, P.
Added October 2012

Preventing serious injuries from falls

Author(s): Archiable, N.
Added October 2012

Intensive safety effort cuts falls, ulcers, and drug errors at once-disgraced FL hospital

Author(s): Anonymity
Added October 2012

Use of active noise cancellation devices in caregivers in the intensive care unit

Author(s): Akhtar, S., Weigle, C., Toohill, R., Berens, R.
Added October 2012

Large Outbreak in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit of Colonization or Infection with Pseudomonas...

Author(s): Bertrand, X., Bailly, P., Blasco, G., Balvay, P., Boillot, A., Talon, D.
Added October 2012

Facilities and equipment

Author(s): Public Health Agency of Canada
Added October 2012