Evidence on Fall and Injurious Fall Prevention Interventions in Acute Care Hospitals

Authors

Yunchuan (Lucy) Zhao, Boise State UniversityFollow
Marjorie Bott, University of Kansas
Jianghua He, University of Kansas
Heejung Kim, Yonsei University
Shin Hye Park, University of Kansas
Nancy Dunton, University of Kansas

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-2019

Abstract

Falls and injurious falls are a major safety concern for patient care in acute care hospitals. Inpatient falls and injurious falls can cause extra financial burden to patients, families, and healthcare facilities. This article provides clinical implications and recommendations for adult inpatient fall and injurious fall prevention through a brief review of factors associated with falls and injurious falls and current fall prevention practices in acute care hospitals.

Publication Information

Zhao, Yunchuan (Lucy); Bott, Marjorie; He, Jianghua; Kim, Heejung; Park, Shin Hye; and Dunton, Nancy. (2019). "Evidence on Fall and Injurious Fall Prevention Interventions in Acute Care Hospitals". The Journal of Nursing Administration, 49(2), 86-92.