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Patient Falls in the Acute Care Hospital Setting as Perceived by the Frontline Staff

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Charles Shumba and Sam Abraham

Patient falls and related injuries are traumatic life experiences, for patients, family members, and institutions that provide health care. Falls in acute care hospitals are a significant nursing clinical problem with legal implications and regulatory consequences. The purpose of this study was to identify perceptions of frontline staff regarding the factors associated with patient falls in acute care hospital settings. A survey of 20 items, using a Likert-type scale consisting of intrinsic and extrinsic factor statements, and 1 openended question were used in this study. The results were found using descriptive statistics. The top 4 intrinsic factors contributing to falls as agreed by the participants in order of mean were confusion, unsteady gait, history ... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/lpma.1000251

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