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Can a multi-factorial assessment and interventional programme decrease inpatient falls in an elderly care ward?

Each year approximately 282,000 inpatient falls are reported to the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA). A significant number result in death, or moderate to severe injury. (1) Research shows that falls may be reduced by 18 to 31% through multi-factorial assessments and interventions. (4) If a fal...

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Autores principales: Gibson, Rebecca SJ, Heaney, April, Hull, Karen
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: British Publishing Group 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4652737/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26734206
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjquality.u200500.w332