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Developing A Standardized Process For An Effective, Evidence-Based Fall Management Program To Reduce Falls In A Nursing Home Setting, Katrina K. Little
Developing A Standardized Process For An Effective, Evidence-Based Fall Management Program To Reduce Falls In A Nursing Home Setting, Katrina K. Little
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Background: Falls among the elderly population, aged 65 years and older, are a significantly growing public health problem. For elderly people residing in residential care facilities and facility administrators, falls are of great concern due to the post-fall associated consequences. Preventing resident falls in long-term care is a priority to reduce injuries and associated costs.
Project Design: This evidence-based quality improvement (EBQI) pilot project focused on fall prevention and was conducted on 1 unit (3 long-term care hallways) at a facility that provides both long-term care (LTC) and short-term rehabilitation services in Utah County, Utah. Interventions chosen for the Falls …