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Validation Study of the Marianjoy Fall Risk Assessment Tool
Kathleen Ruroede1, Donna Pilkington, Ann Guernon
1Department of Research and Quality, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, Wheaton, Illinois.
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
|October 15, 2015
Summary
This study validated the Marianjoy Fall Risk Assessment Tool for inpatient rehabilitation. Implementing this tool led to a significant 49% decrease in patient fall rates over six years.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Assessing fall risk in acute inpatient rehabilitation is complex.
- Effective fall risk identification tools are crucial for patient safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate the Marianjoy Fall Risk Assessment Tool for identifying fall risk in inpatient rehabilitation settings.
- To assess the reliability and validity of the Marianjoy Fall Risk Assessment Tool.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective, descriptive study design.
- Utilized a cohort of inpatient rehabilitation patients.
- Evaluated the reliability and validity of the Marianjoy Fall Risk Assessment Tool.
Main Results:
- The Marianjoy Fall Risk Assessment Tool demonstrated reliability and validity.
- Following the tool's implementation, fall rates decreased by 49% over a 6-year period.
Conclusions:
- The Marianjoy Fall Risk Assessment Tool is an effective instrument for fall risk identification in inpatient rehabilitation.
- Implementation of this validated tool contributes to reduced patient falls.
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