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Design and Analysis for Fall Detection System Simplification
Published on: April 6, 2020
Frequently observed risk factors for fall-related injuries and effective preventive interventions: a multihospital
Huey-Ming Tzeng1, Chang-Yi Yin
1College of Nursing, Washington State University, Spokane, WA 99210, USA. tzenghm@gmail.com
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.
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