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Falls among children in an Italian hospital: a prospective study

Roberta Da Rin Della Mora1, Simona Calza, Annamaria Urbano

  • 1robertadarindellamora@ospedale-gaslini.ge.it

Nursing Children and Young People
|March 19, 2013
PubMed

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Child falls in hospitals are common, especially for toddlers, often occurring in the evening. Most falls resulted in injuries requiring medical attention, highlighting a need for better supervision and prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Safety
  • Hospital-Acquired Injuries
  • Patient Fall Prevention

Background:

  • Falls are a significant concern in pediatric healthcare settings.
  • Understanding the characteristics of falls is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and characteristics of falls among children admitted to a children's hospital.
  • To identify risk factors associated with pediatric falls in a hospital environment.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive, longitudinal, and prospective study design was employed.
  • Data were collected over a six-month period from hospital records.
  • Descriptive statistical analysis was used to interpret the findings.

Main Results:

  • Fifty-eight falls were documented, primarily affecting boys aged 1-3 years.
  • Most falls occurred in the evening, with nearly all resulting in injury.
  • Medical interventions were required for 30 children, despite adult supervision in most instances.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric falls in hospitals are a recognized issue requiring attention from healthcare organizations.
  • Further large-scale research is needed to establish standardized definitions, classifications, and preventive measures for falls in children within healthcare facilities.
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