Citation

Tzeng HM, Yin CY. J. Nurs. Care Qual. 2013; 28(2): 130-138.

Affiliation

College of Nursing, Washington State University, Spokane (Dr Tzeng); and Department of History, Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan (Mr Yin).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/NCQ.0b013e3182780037

PMID

23117794

Abstract

There is an urgent need to prioritize the risk factors for injurious falls and effective interventions in nursing practice. Registered nurses perceived that the most frequently observed risk factors were confusion, gait problems, Alzheimer disease, disorientation, and inability to follow safety instructions. The most effective interventions were keeping hospital bed brakes locked, keeping floor surfaces clean/dry, using appropriate footwear for patients, maintaining a call light within reach, and reducing tripping hazards.

Language: en