Abstract
The aim of this exploratory study was to understand the opinions and observations of recently discharged senior patients concerning the fall-prevention education received during their most recent hospitalization. The focus was on the extrinsic risk factors for falls. This project was conducted in a Michigan home care agency. Participants had to be Medicare home care patients, discharged from the affiliated hospital within 30 days, 65 years or older, and alert. Practical implications that might lead to fewer falls in the future as the goal of this research are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 42-49 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Nursing Care Quality |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Accidental falls
- Hospitals
- Patient-centered care
- Patients
- Patients' rooms
- Safety
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing