Incidence of Falls in a General Hospital in Southern Brazil

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2019 Aug 21:264:1741-1742. doi: 10.3233/SHTI190625.

Abstract

Understanding the multifactorial dimension of fall risk contributes to the search for better preventive interventions. The objective of this study was to identify the events types and the most frequent causes related to falls in adults and newborns. In the included period, 378 falls occurred. Understanding the predictive factors for the occurrence of falls has the potential to guarantee better safety for the patient.

Keywords: Accidental Falls; Electronic Health Records; Nursing Informatics.

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls*
  • Brazil
  • Hospitals, General*
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Risk Factors