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
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
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
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