Title
The Effect of Fall Prevention Education that Includes a Fall Safety Agreement on Fall Incident Rates
Graduation Year
2018
Degree Type
Open Access Capstone
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
Department Name when Degree Awarded
Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing
First Advisor
Jill Cornelison
Department Affiliation
Nursing
Second Advisor
Gina L. Purdue
Department Affiliation
Nursing
Abstract
Patients experiencing falls while in the acute care setting is a challenge that plagues healthcare. In 2014, 29 million hospitalized patients fell causing 7 million injuries. Eighty-five percent or greater of unfavorable hospital occurrences are linked to falls. Falls occur regularly and can have detrimental effects both physically and psychologically. Literature reviews revealed encouraging results in relation to a reduction in falls with fall prevention education and the use of a fall safety agreement. The purpose of this project was to explore the effect of fall prevention education including a fall safety agreement on falls and falls with injury during hospitalization for total knee and hip joint replacement patients. Following 30-minute education sessions, participants were asked to sign a fall safety agreement. Thirty-seven participants received fall prevention education including a fall safety agreement. Participant ages ranged from 30-79 years old with the majority being female. No falls were noted among participants.
Copyright
2018 Rebecca M. Dotson
Recommended Citation
Dotson, Rebecca, "The Effect of Fall Prevention Education that Includes a Fall Safety Agreement on Fall Incident Rates" (2018). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 29.
https://encompass.eku.edu/dnpcapstones/29
IRB Approval Number (if applicable)
17-0771-P2H
