A feasibility study of providing folding commode chairs in patient bathrooms to reduce toileting-related falls in an adult acute medical-surgical unit

Huey Ming Tzeng

doi:10.1097/NCQ.0b013e3181d94f4d

A feasibility study of providing folding commode chairs in patient bathrooms to reduce toileting-related falls in an adult acute medical-surgical unit

Huey Ming Tzeng

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Abstract

Nursing staff rated having a folding commode chair in each patient room bathroom, on a scale of 1 (not highly rated) to 10 (very highly rated), as being useful (mean = 8.56), feasible/practical (mean = 8.15), and appropriate (mean = 8.55). Providing a commode chair in each bathroom as an intervention in a multifaceted fall-prevention program is recommended to increase accessibility and efficiency in patient care delivery.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	61-68
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Volume	26
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/NCQ.0b013e3181d94f4d
State	Published - Jan 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Accidental fall
Hospitals
Inpatients
Nursing
Patient rooms
Quality of health care
Safety
Toilet facilities

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General Nursing

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A feasibility study of providing folding commode chairs in patient bathrooms to reduce toileting-related falls in an adult acute medical-surgical unit

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