PREVALENCE OF INTRINSIC RISK FACTORS FOR PATIENTS IN FALL OUTCOMES IN A SURGICAL CLINIC

PREVALENCE OF INTRINSIC RISK FACTORS FOR PATIENTS IN FALL OUTCOMES IN A SURGICAL CLINIC

This study aimed to identify the prevalence of intrinsic fall risk factors during a patient’s hospitalization. It also involved a search for records of patients’ falls in January 2015 in a surgical hospitalization unit. Research was conducted from January to March 2015. Presence and absence of risk...

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Main Authors: Cristiane Ferraz da Silva, Suelen Reiniack, Bruna de Melo Souza, Karinne Cristinne da Silva Cunha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Paraná 2016-08-01
Series:Cogitare Enfermagem
Subjects:
Accidental falls
Patient safety
Risk factors
Security measures
Nursing
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.5380/ce.v21i5.45342

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http://dx.doi.org/10.5380/ce.v21i5.45342

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