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  • Examination of the relationship between nursing interventions and patient fall incidents.

    • Main Results:

    • Multiple studies included in the review demonstrated a decrease in patient falls.
    • Nurse rounding was consistently associated with reduced falls per 1,000 patient days.
    • The findings indicate a positive impact of proactive nursing engagement on patient safety.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse rounding is an effective strategy for reducing patient falls in hospitals.
    • Implementing regular nurse rounding can significantly improve patient safety outcomes.
    • This practice highlights the critical role of nursing care quality in preventing hospital-acquired injuries.