Cost–utility analysis of a shock-absorbing floor intervention to prevent injuries from falls in hospital wards for older people
2013
Age and Ageing
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 42
Pages 641-645
Author(s): Latimer, N., Dixon, S., Drahota, A. K., Severs, M.
Added June 2016
Inpatient fall prevention: Use of in-room Webcams
2013
Journal of Patient Safety
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 9
Pages 29-35
Author(s): Hardin, S. R., Dienemann, J., Rudisill, P., Mills, K. K.
The National Database for Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) maintains data on patient falls nationally. Reported fall rates have ranged from 2.2 to 7 per 1000 admissions; 10% to 25% of falls result in an injury, depending on patient population. Falls adversely impact hospital costs as well as patient costs and overall well-being. The California HealthCare Foundation reported that technological innovations in the field of fall prevention, such as wireless patient monitoring systems, resulted in faster nurse response times and increased satisfaction for both patients and staff.
Added December 2014
In-patient falls: What can we learn from incident reports?
2013
Age and Ageing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 42
Pages 527-531
Author(s): Hignett, S., Sands, G., Griffiths, P.
Added December 2014
Pilot cluster randomised controlled trial of flooring to reduce injuries from falls in wards for older people.
2013
Age and Ageing
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 42
Pages 633-640
Author(s): Drahota, A. K., Ward, D., Udell, J. E., Soilemezi, D., Ogollah, R., Higgins, B., Dean, T. P., Severs, M.
Inpatient falls are a major issue for hospitals and are associated with mortality, morbidity and financial costs. Falls are particularly prevalent in elderly care environments, where patients have more risk factors for both falls and injury. With an aging society, this is an issue of increasing concern.
Added November 2014
Fall Prevention for Inpatient Oncology Using Lean and Rapid Improvement Event Techniques
2013
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 7
Pages 85-101
Author(s): Wolf, L., Costantinou, E., Limbaugh, C., Rensing, K., Gabbart, P., Matt, P.
Added September 2014