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Fall prevention behavior among hospitalized elderly patients

Author(s) -

Laísla Alves Moura,

Jéssica Naiara de Medeiros Araújo,

Ana Paula Nunes de Lima Fernandes,

Mércio Gabriel de Araújo,

Amanda Barbosa da Silva,

Jéssica de Araújo Olímpio,

Ângela Monic Lima de Souza,

Marcos Antônio Ferreira Júnior,

Rhanna Emanuela Fontenele Lima de Carvalho,

Viviane Euzébia Pereira Santos,

Allyne Fortes Vítor

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

international archives of medicine

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 1755-7682

DOI - 10.3823/1928

Subject(s) - medicine , fall prevention , nursing homes , nursing , medical emergency , injury prevention , poison control

Purpose: This study aimed to check fall prevention behavior among elderly patients admitted to a hospital, by assessing the indicators of a nursing outcome from the “Nursing Outcomes Classification” (NOC).Methods: This is a quantitative, cross-sectional, survey conducted with elderly patients admitted to a university hospital. For collecting data, a validated instrument was applied, consisting of NOC indicators of the nursing outcome mentioned above.Results: The indicator asks for physical assistance to the patient, it was correlated to fall within the last six months, and the indicators agitation control and use of safe actions during transfer were associated with difficulty in walking.Conclusion: Fall prevention behavior by the elderly patient during hospital stay is a co-responsibility of her/his companion and the nursing team. There is a need to train nurses regarding patient safety measures, focusing on preventing falls and encouraging safe behavior among hospitalized elderly patients.

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