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Falls in accident and emergency departments
1Tameside General Hospital, Lancashire. Carol.Reeson@exchange.tgcps-tr.nwest.nhs.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|September 7, 2002
Abstract
Background:
The records of 192 attendees at an accident and emergency department was audited. The aim of the audit was to identify the type of client at risk of falling, demography, fall events and medication history.
Conclusion:
The findings suggest that a more co-ordinated and integrated approach to assessment and treatment of older people could greatly reduce the occurrence of falling in these at-risk clients.