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Fall Prevention In Hospitals: An Integrative Review, Sandra Spoelstra
Fall Prevention In Hospitals: An Integrative Review, Sandra Spoelstra
Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN
Purpose:This article summarize research and draws overall conclusions from the body of literature on fall prevention interventions to provide nurse administrators with a basis for developing evidence-based fall prevention programs in the hospital setting.Method: Data were obtained from published studies. Thirteen articles were retrieved that focused on fall interventions in the hospital setting. An analysis was performed based on levels of evidence using an integrative review process. Results: Multifactoral fall prevention intervention programs that included fall risk assessments, door/bed/patient fall risk alerts, environmental and equipment modifications, staff and patient safety education, medication management targeted to specific types, and …