An analysis of falls in the hospital: Can we do without bedrails?
1999
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 47
Pages 529-531
Author(s): Hanger, H. C., Ball, M. C., Wood, L. A.
Falls and injuries from falls are common in older patients in institutions, evoking a common response of using restraints, such as bedrails or cot sides, to further prevent harm. However, there is no compelling evidence that restraints reduce the risk of falls and/or injuries.
Added November 2014
A collaborative occupational therapy and nursing approach to falls prevention in hospital inpatients.
1999
Journal of Quality in Clinical Practice
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 19
Pages 215-220
Author(s): Brandis, S.
It is estimated that one-third of elderly people fall each year', with general agreement that there are many associated factors.
Added August 2014
Do bedrails decrease falls in hospitalized patients?
1999
The Journal of family practice
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 48
Pages 579
Author(s): Schott, J., Force, R.W.
Added October 2012
Falls in a Community of Older Adults Putting Research into Practice
1999
Clinical Nursing Research
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 8
Pages 251-66.
Author(s): Resnick, B.
Added October 2012
Multiresistant psuedomonas aeruginosa outbreak in a pediatric oncology ward related to bath toys
1999
Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 17
Pages 509-513
Author(s): Buttery, J., Alabaster, S., Heine, R., Scott, S., Cruchfield, R., Bigham, A., Tabrizi, S., Garland, S.
Added October 2012