An evidence-based approach to fall risk assessment, prevention, and management: lessons learned

Nurses at an academic medical institution undertook a fall safety initiative. Using an evidence-based approach, they created a risk stratification tool, developed a comprehensive protocol, investigated fall-prevention products and technologies, and piloted the protocol and products/technologies befo...

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Published in:	Journal of nursing care quality Vol. 20; no. 2; pp. 107 - 116
Main Authors:	Poe, Stephanie S, Cvach, Maria M, Gartrelu, Denise G, Radzik, Batya R, Joy, Tameria L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Ovid Technologies 01-04-2005
Subjects:	Accidental Falls - prevention & control Aged Aged, 80 and over Baltimore Evidence-Based Medicine Falls Female Hospitals, University Humans Male Middle Aged Nurses Nursing Nursing Service, Hospital Pilot Projects Planning Techniques Risk Assessment Risk Management - methods Safety management Baltimore
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Summary:	Nurses at an academic medical institution undertook a fall safety initiative. Using an evidence-based approach, they created a risk stratification tool, developed a comprehensive protocol, investigated fall-prevention products and technologies, and piloted the protocol and products/technologies before the full implementation. This article describes their journey and lessons learned along the way, the most compelling of which is the need for a simple, guided, and time-efficient approach to implementing the best practices into clinical care.
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ISSN:	1057-3631 1550-5065
DOI:	10.1097/00001786-200504000-00004