“The balancing act”— Licensed practical nurse experiences of falls and fall prevention: a qualitative study

“The balancing act”— Licensed practical nurse experiences of falls and fall prevention: a qualitative study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Falls are common in old age and may have serious consequences. There are many strategies to predict and prevent falls from occurring in long-term care and hospitals. The aim of this study was to describe licensed practical nurse expe...

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Main Authors:	Häggqvist Beatrice, Stenvall Michael, Fjellman-Wiklund Anncristine, Westerberg Kristina, Lundin-Olsson Lillemor
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2012-10-01
Series:	BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:	Accidental falls/*prevention&control Licensed practical nurses Focus groups Safety culture
Online Access:	http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/12/62

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