Fall and injury prevention in residential care: effects in residents with higher and lower levels of cognition.
2003
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 51
Pages 627-635
Author(s): Jensen, J., Nyberg, L., Gustafson, Y., Lundin-Olsson, L.
The prevention of falls and injuries in older people with cognitive impairment is an important concern in public health. It is of vital interest to investigate whether older people with significant cognitive impairment would benefit from fall prevention strategies.
Added November 2014
Decreasing the incidence of falls in the nursing home in a cost-conscious environment: a pilot study
2003
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 4
Pages 95-97
Author(s): Hofmann, M. T., Bankes, P. F., Javed, A., Selhat, M.
About 30% of seniors living in the community fall per year, but that figure jumps to 60% in the nursing home elderly, with 4% of those resulting in a fracture. In addition to the pain and suffering these individuals endure, these falls increase healthcare costs. Research shows that incurring one or more falls with injury increases nursing home costs $5,325 per year. Several strategies have been used to reduce falls and their complications, however, they have mixed results.
Added May 2014
BedSAFE. A bed safety project for frail older adults
2003
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 29
Pages 34-42
Author(s): Choi, Y. S., Hoffman, S. B., Powell-Cope, G. , MacClellan, L. , Bero, K.
Bed rails may cause significant injury and death from entrapments. Systematic interventions are needed to guide practices that reduce bed-rail use while addressing related clinical issues.
Added May 2014
Effectiveness of a multifaceted intervention on falls in nursing home residents
2003
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 51
Pages 306–313
Author(s): Becker, C., Kron, M., Lindemann, U., Sturm, E., Eichner, B., Walter-Jung, B., Nikolaus, T.
Older people are particularly susceptible to falls and fractures due to mobility limitations and physical instability. Falls and fractures commonly result in functional deterioration, increased medical costs, and increased burden for all involved in the care setting. Attempts to prevent falls and reduce fall and fracture incidence rates both at home and in long-term care facilities span from educational interventions to adjustments of medication intake to environmental adaptations.
Added March 2014
Validation of the Hendrich II Fall Risk Model: a large concurrent case/control study of hospitalized patients
2003
Applied Nursing Research
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 16
Pages 9-21
Author(s): Hendrich, A., Bender, P.S., Nyhuis, A.
Added October 2012
