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Fall Prevention In A Neurological Care Unit, Claudeth Jeffrey Jan 2017

Fall Prevention In A Neurological Care Unit, Claudeth Jeffrey

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Patient falls are an ongoing concern for health systems in the US and in the setting where this project took place. Inpatient falls affect consumers and health providers because falls often result in patient morbidity and mortality, legal risk, increased length of stay, and increased costs. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the existing fall prevention protocol at the site where this project took place and to make recommendations for an evidenced-based fall prevention protocol. The professional practice model was the conceptual model that guided the exploratory descriptive project. A review of the site's fall prevention policies and …


The Impact Of Participation In Educational Programs On Elderly’S Life Satisfaction, Bora Jin Jan 2017

The Impact Of Participation In Educational Programs On Elderly’S Life Satisfaction, Bora Jin

Adult Education Research Conference

This study explored impact of the participation in educational programs on elderly’s life satisfaction. Semi-structured interviews were conducted. It showed that participation in educational programs has positively impacted the elderly.