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- The study investigates factors leading to falls in older hospital patients, emphasizing the impact of delirium and nurse staffing levels.
- Data from over 391,000 older patients indicated that 1.2% fell, with risks tied to age, medication use, mobility issues, and delirium.
- Results suggest that improved nurse staffing can significantly lower fall risks, reinforcing the need for effective fall prevention measures in healthcare settings.
Article Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to explore the individual and organizational factors influencing falls among older inpatients, with a particular focus on the risk posed by hospital-induced delirium and the effect of nurse staffing levels.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study utilized data from a national healthcare database to examine falls in hospitalized older adults, applying a mixed-effect logistic regression model RESULTS: Data from 391,902 patients across 580 hospitals revealed that 1.2 % of older inpatients experienced falls. Influential factors for falls included advanced age, the use of multiple medications and treatments, impaired mobility, and hospital-induced delirium. Nurse staffing levels markedly influenced the reduction of fall risks among older patients.
Conclusion: Falls among hospitalized older adults are a frequent consequence of multifaceted risk components, highlighting the need for comprehensive fall prevention strategies and adequate.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.10.077 | DOI Listing |
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