ArticleCurationis2023
Nurses' perspectives on inpatient falls in a large academic hospital in South Africa.
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- Costs Attributable to Falls Based on Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) Analysis of Hospitalised Patients: A Case-Control Study.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
- Incidence of falls and fall-related characteristics in hospitalized children in South Korea: a descriptive study.Child health nursing research · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundFalls risk assessment tools, including the Morse Falls Scale, have been used for years, and yet falls remain key adverse events in hospitals. Nurses are key role players in falls prevention and can champion patient safety.
objectivesThe aim of the study was to explore ward nurses' attitudes, knowledge and practices regarding the use of falls risk assessment tools, institutional falls policy and falls prevention.
methodsA survey design was used. All permanent ward nurses were eligible to participate, and a convenience sample was used.
resultsNurses endorsed the Morse Falls Scale, recommended by institutional policy, as effective in reducing falls and indicated that incident reporting measured progress on monitoring fall events. Falls prevention training was scanty; however, nurses were keen for further education of falls.
conclusionEffective falls risk management needs to extend beyond promulgating policy and actively address nursing and patient education.Contribution: This study adds to the sparse literature regarding nursing practice and falls prevention in a developing country. Recommendations for change have been made.
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