Fall Prevention With the Smart Socks System Reduces Hospital Fall Rates
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DOI: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000653
Abstract: Background: Falls of inpatients are common in hospitals. Existing fall prevention measures do not work consistently. Purpose: To determine whether Smart Socks reduce fall rates in fall risk patients at a major academic health center's… read more here.
Keywords: fall prevention; fall; smart socks; fall rates ... See more keywords
Fall rates by specialties and risk factors for falls in acute hospital: A retrospective study.
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DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16594
Abstract: BACKGROUND Falls are common adverse events in acute care hospitals, and about 25-50% of fallers suffer injuries. In acute care, fall rates range from 0.4-9 falls per 1000 patient days, varying among unit types, patient… read more here.
Keywords: factors falls; fall rates; risk factors; hospital ... See more keywords