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.
Added November 2014
The Experience of a Community Hospital in Quantifying and Reducing Patient Falls.
2000
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 14
Pages 43-53
Author(s): Alcée, D.
While patient falls always were reported to the Hospital Quality Management Committee and to the Nursing Quality Management Committee at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, most reports were made anecdotally. There was no critical review of the cause and effect of falls nor was there any "trending" on a month-to-month basis. Questions raised about specific falls that resulted in patient injuries led Nursing Administration to conduct a retrospective review of all patient falls.
Added August 2014
Environmental quality and healing environments: A study of flooring materials in a healthcare telemetry unit.
2000
Department of Architecture (Texas A&M)
Thesis
Author(s): Harris, D.
Added October 2012
Stair negotiation in older people: a review
2000
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 48
Pages 567-80.
Author(s): Startzell, J.K., Owens, D.A., Mulfinger, L.M., Cavanagh, P.R.
Added October 2012
Portable cushioned operating table siderails: an adjunct to pediatric surgery.
2000
Southern Medical Journal
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 93
Pages 1081-1082
Author(s): Redman, J.F., McNatt, S.J.
Added October 2012
What is the prevalence of environmental hazards in the homes of dementia sufferers and are they associated with falls
2000
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 15
Pages 883-6
Author(s): Lowery, K., Buri, H., Ballard, C.
Added October 2012
Preventing falls on an elderly care rehabilitation ward
2000
Clinical Rehabilitation
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 14
Pages 178-185
Author(s): Donald, I.P., Pitt, K., Armstrong, E., Shuttleworth, H.
Patient falls refer to patients’ unplanned descent to the floor with or without injuries to the patients. Patient falls are a leading cause of injuries and death and contribute to healthcare cost increase. Patient falls are more likely happen to elder patients and may cause special problems in rehabilitation units because falls may cause injuries and fear that impede the rehabilitation progress. It was also observed at the study site that the majority of falls happened at the bedside.
Added October 2012
Preventing serious injuries from falls
2000
Provider
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 26
Pages suppl 8-9, 16
Author(s): Archiable, N.
Added October 2012
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Fall Prevention Strategies in Old Peoples™ Homes.
Issue 2
Volume 46
Pages 83-87
Author(s): McMurdo, M.E.T., Millar, A.M., Daly, F.
Added October 2012
