Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures01:22

Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures

3.2K
Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
3.2K
Heart Failure VII: Nursing Interventions01:30

Heart Failure VII: Nursing Interventions

194
The first step in nursing management of a patient with heart failure involves thoroughly assessing the patient's medical history.Subjective Data: Obtain the patient's medical history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, myocardial infarction, and symptoms like dyspnea, orthopnea, and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.Objective Data: Conduct a physical examination to identify findings such as jugular vein distention, pulmonary crackles, tachycardia, murmurs, peripheral edema, and vital signs,...
194
Nursing Assessment01:29

Nursing Assessment

8.4K
The two sources for collecting information are primary and secondary. After gathering information, interpretation and validation help to complete the data. The purpose of assessment is to establish data with the initial information, to interpret data about the patient's perceived needs and health problems, and to respond to these problems identified.
The nurse collects all aspects of the patient's health in the initial assessment, establishing priorities for ongoing focused assessments...
8.4K
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation III: AED Use01:23

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation III: AED Use

145
Introduction to AEDAn Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable medical device that analyzes the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, delivers an electrical shock to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, leading to a loss of blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. In such emergencies, time is of the essence, and using an AED, combined with Cardiopulmonary...
145
Pre-Procedural Guidelines for Assessing Blood Pressure01:10

Pre-Procedural Guidelines for Assessing Blood Pressure

656
Accurate blood pressure assessment is crucial for diagnosing and managing various health conditions. To ensure the reliability of these measurements, healthcare professionals must adhere to standardized pre-procedural guidelines. These guidelines enhance patient safety and improve the overall quality of healthcare. The following steps are essential for obtaining accurate and consistent blood pressure readings, from using the appropriate tools to ensuring effective communication with the...
656
Errors occurring during blood pressure monitoring01:25

Errors occurring during blood pressure monitoring

1.0K
Blood pressure monitoring is a crucial clinical procedure in diagnosing and managing various cardiovascular conditions. Despite its significance, the accuracy of blood pressure measurements can be compromised by multiple factors, potentially leading to either falsely high or low readings. These inaccuracies are critical as they can significantly impact patient care. So, it is vital to understand these challenges deeply and adopt strategic approaches to minimize errors.
Several factors...
1.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Screening and Interventions for Elder Mistreatment: Geriatric Emergency Department Guidelines 2.0 Systematic Review.

Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine·2026
Same author

Emergency Department-Initiated Hospice and Palliative Care Consultation Among Older Adults: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

JMIR research protocols·2026
Same author

Improving End-of-Life Screening in the Emergency Department With Collaborative Artificial Intelligence.

Annals of emergency medicine·2026
Same author

Ethnographic Study of Surgical Palliative Care Delivery for Older Adults With Hip Fracture.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society·2026
Same author

Cultural Adaptation and Pilot Implementation of Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Emergency Physicians (EPEC-EM) for Emergency Medicine Practice in Japan.

Journal of palliative medicine·2026
Same author

Emergency Department Boarding for Older Adults: The Impact of Geography, Temporal Trends, and Dementia Status.

Annals of emergency medicine·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 23, 2025

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
09:52

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide

Published on: January 15, 2017

17.4K

Lessons Learned From Emergency Department Fall Assessment and Prevention Programs.

Phraewa Thatphet1,2, Fae B Kayarian1, Kei Ouchi3

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts, USA.

Cureus
|August 25, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Implementing effective geriatric fall programs in emergency departments (EDs) requires understanding local resources, using champions, and employing interdisciplinary teams. Continuous quality improvement through plan-do-study-act cycles is crucial for success.

Keywords:
fallfall assessmentfall implementationfall preventionfall programgeriatric emergencygeriatric fall

More Related Videos

Community-based Adapted Tango Dancing for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease and Older Adults
09:19

Community-based Adapted Tango Dancing for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease and Older Adults

Published on: December 9, 2014

25.9K
Setup and Execution Of the Blindfolded Code Training Exercise
05:25

Setup and Execution Of the Blindfolded Code Training Exercise

Published on: March 29, 2019

9.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 23, 2025

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
09:52

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide

Published on: January 15, 2017

17.4K
Community-based Adapted Tango Dancing for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease and Older Adults
09:19

Community-based Adapted Tango Dancing for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease and Older Adults

Published on: December 9, 2014

25.9K
Setup and Execution Of the Blindfolded Code Training Exercise
05:25

Setup and Execution Of the Blindfolded Code Training Exercise

Published on: March 29, 2019

9.6K

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Geriatric falls are a significant concern in emergency departments (EDs).
  • Implementing specialized geriatric fall programs presents unique challenges within the ED setting.
  • Existing literature lacks comprehensive qualitative insights into ED experiences with these programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the experiences of emergency departments (EDs) with established geriatric fall programs.
  • To qualitatively synthesize lessons learned from EDs to guide future fall program implementation.
  • To provide practical recommendations for optimizing geriatric fall protocols in EDs.

Main Methods:

  • Grounded theory approach utilized for qualitative data analysis.
  • Semi-structured, open-ended interviews conducted with emergency physicians and geriatric providers.
  • Purposeful sampling ensured recruitment of relevant expertise; interviews were transcribed and coded iteratively.

Main Results:

  • Key lessons include understanding the hospital environment, leveraging champions and interdisciplinary teams, and recognizing variability in assessment tools.
  • Adopting a systems approach, viewing falls as a syndrome within multifactorial geriatric care, is essential.
  • Routine use of plan-do-study-act (PDSA) cycles is critical for quality improvement.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing effective geriatric fall programs in EDs is complex and requires careful planning.
  • Key factors for success include resource assessment, team collaboration, appropriate tool selection, and continuous quality improvement.
  • Lessons learned from pioneers offer valuable guidance for EDs initiating new fall prevention initiatives.