ArticleJournal of research in nursing : JRN2025
Nurses' knowledge, self-efficacy, and workplace support in fall prevention: a cross-sectional study.
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- Disparities in knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding inpatient fall prevention: a multi-occupational group comparison study in a tertiary hospital in China.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Commentary: Nurse staffing, self-efficacy, and the challenge of preventing patient falls.Journal of research in nursing : JRN · 2025Article
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Background: Patient falls are a persistent safety issue in acute care settings, particularly in resource-limited healthcare environments. Nurses play a critical role in fall prevention, yet their effectiveness can be hindered by insufficient training, low self-efficacy, and lack of institutional support. Aim: To examine the relationships between nurses' fall prevention knowledge, self-efficacy, and structural empowerment; and to assess how these factors collectively influence fall prevention outcomes in Jordanian hospitals. Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted with 78 registered nurses from medical, surgical, and geriatric units. Validated instruments - the Fall Prevention Knowledge Test (FPKT), Self-Efficacy for Preventing Falls Scale (SEPFN) and Conditions of Work Effectiveness Questionnaire II (CWEQ-II) - were used for data collection. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analyses were performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) (v25). Results: A significant positive correlation was found between fall prevention knowledge and self-efficacy ( Conclusion: Nurses' knowledge and self-efficacy are key to effective fall prevention. However, institutional support structures may not align with the needs of confident and experienced nurses. Targeted training, mentorship, and workload management are essential to improve patient outcomes. Policymakers should prioritise personalised support systems and standardised fall prevention protocols.
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