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  • Gerontology
  • Patient Safety
  • Healthcare Management

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  • Hospital falls result in significant physical, psychological, social, and financial consequences.
  • Understanding patient perceptions of fall risk is essential for developing targeted prevention strategies and comprehending patient behaviors.
  • Limited research exists on how patients in regional Australian hospitals perceive their fall risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the perceptions and experiences influencing patients' understanding of their fall risk within regional Australian hospitals.
  • To identify factors that shape patient awareness and engagement in fall prevention within the hospital setting.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative study employing semi-structured, individual interviews with 18 participants (aged 40 and over) in three regional Victorian hospitals.
  • Participants were mobile prior to admission and had a Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) score of 18 or above.
  • Data analysis utilized reflexive thematic analysis to identify key themes related to fall risk perception.

Main Results:

  • Three major themes emerged: Environment (extrinsic factors), Individual (intrinsic factors), and Outcomes.
  • Eight minor themes further detailed the patient experience of fall risk.
  • Participants acknowledged the hospital environment as hazardous and recognized their personal responsibility in maintaining safety.

Conclusions:

  • Consistent and empowering falls education is necessary to help patients adapt to clinical condition changes.
  • Patient perceptions of environmental and individual factors significantly influence their understanding of fall risk.
  • Future fall prevention strategies should incorporate patient perspectives to enhance effectiveness in regional Australian hospitals.