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See Latest ArticlesTranslating Fall Incidence Data into Fall-Preventive Measures in Geriatric Wards - A Survey in Belgian Hospitals
Gerontology, 06/11/09
Coussement J et al. - Less than one third (32.8%) of Belgian geriatric wards had a formal fall prevention policy. However, more than 90.0% systematically registered falls, but less than a quarter used these data to improve preventive measures. Although the majority used screening (78.1%), comprehensive assessment (92.2%), and preventive strategies (98.4%) when patients are admitted, only about 10% used a standard plan to direct these efforts. Furthermore, 93.8% acknowledged using physical restraints as a fall prevention strategy. Given the high rates and complexity of falls in geriatric wards, hospitals need to further implement evidence-based assessment and standard intervention care plans to maintain uniformity and quality of care.
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