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

J Nurs Adm. 2019 Feb;49(2):86-92. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000000715.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls / economics
  • Accidental Falls / prevention & control*
  • Acute Disease
  • Hospitals, Community
  • Hospitals, General
  • Humans
  • Inpatients / statistics & numerical data*
  • Patient Safety / economics
  • Patient Safety / statistics & numerical data*
  • Risk Management / economics
  • Risk Management / organization & administration*
  • Safety Management / economics
  • Safety Management / organization & administration*
  • Wounds and Injuries / prevention & control