Sleep Disturbances and Falls in Older People
2007
The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 62
Pages 62-66
Author(s): Hill, E. L., Cumming, R. G., Lewis, R., Carrington, S., le Couteur, D. G
Added November 2014
Flooring as an intervention to reduce injuries from falls in healthcare settings: an overview
Issue 1
Volume 8
Pages 3-9
Author(s): Drahota, A., Gal, D., Windsor, J.
As the elderly population grows, the risk of falls in healthcare settings and of injuries resulting from falls will increase, as this population exhibits higher risk for falling due to age-related factors. Researchers have long focused on variables that impact fall prevention in healthcare settings; yet, since prevention of all falls is not possible, and about 30% of patient falls result in injury, there is growing interest in understanding strategies for injury prevention, to reduce the more serious cost and health implications of falls.
Added March 2014
Cost effectiveness of a medical vigilance system to reduce patient falls
2007
Nursing Economic$
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 25
Pages 333-338, 352
Author(s): Spetz, J., Jacobs, J., Hatler, C.
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. The prevention of patient falls is especially important in certain patients and settings such as post-neurosurgery units where patients are often confused. A variety of fall-prevention programs have been implemented by many hospitals. Some of such programs include environmental modifications in addition to educational and operation al changes.
Added October 2012
The Safety Organizing Scale: Development and Validation of a Behavioral Measure of Safety Culture in Hospital Nursing Units
2007
Medical Care
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 45
Pages 46-54
Author(s): Vogus, T.J., Sutcliffe, K.M.
Added October 2012
Height of hospital beds and inpatient falls: a threat to patient safety
2007
The Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 37
Pages 537-538
Author(s): Tzeng, H.-M., Yin, C.-Y.
Added October 2012
Falls--where do we stand?
2007
Missouri Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 104
Pages 63-7
Author(s): Morley, J.E.
Added October 2012
Communication: patient safety and the nursing work environment
2007
Nursing That Works
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 40
Pages 11-2
Author(s): Friesen, M.A., Hughes, R.G., Zorn, M.
Added October 2012
Simple measures can reduce numbers of falls in hospital
2007
British Medical Journal
Journal Article
Issue 7591
Volume 334
Pages 447-447
Author(s): Dyer, O.
Added October 2012
Falls in the elderly: what can be done?
2007
International Nursing Review
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 54
Pages 191-6
Author(s): Akyol, A.D.
Added October 2012
Risk factors and characteristics of falls during inpatient rehabilitation of elderly patients
2007
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 44
Pages 1-12
Author(s): Aizen, E., Shugaev, I., Lenger, R.
Added October 2012
The Road Ahead: The Need to Clarify and Re-Conceptualize Healing Environments
2007
Environmental Design Research Association
Conference Proceedings
Author(s): Kuo, N., Hui, C.
Added October 2012
