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A risk/falls program.

D E Speltz, M McCausland, C Neumann

    Health Matrix
    |December 6, 1987
    PubMed
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    Healthcare settings face frequent and expensive patient falls, especially among the growing elderly population. This study details a nursing-led program developed to mitigate risks for elderly patients prone to falling.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Healthcare Management
    • Patient Safety

    Background:

    • Patient falls are a significant issue in healthcare settings, leading to increased costs and potential patient harm.
    • An acute care psychiatric division observed a rise in elderly patients (over 65), increasing from 13% in 1983 to 19.8% in 1984.
    • This demographic shift correlated with a documented increase in patient falls, which comprised 42.8% of all reported incidents in 1984.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and implement a program aimed at reducing patient falls within an acute care setting.
    • To address the specific needs of an increasing elderly patient population at risk for falls.
    • To mitigate the negative consequences of patient falls, including injury, prolonged hospitalization, and diminished quality of life.

    Main Methods:

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    • A professional nursing staff initiated the development of a fall prevention program.
    • The program was implemented on a 28-bed acute care division.
    • Data collection focused on patient fall incidents and demographic information, particularly for elderly patients.

    Main Results:

    • The program was developed in response to an increasing number of falls.
    • Patient falls represented a substantial portion (42.8%) of all reported incidents during 1984.
    • The study highlights the critical concerns associated with falls, such as potential for injury, extended hospital stays, and impact on quality of life.

    Conclusions:

    • The implementation of a targeted fall prevention program is crucial in healthcare settings with a growing elderly population.
    • Addressing the risks associated with patient falls can lead to improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.
    • Proactive nursing interventions are essential for managing patient safety and enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable patient groups.