Schwendimann R, Bühler H, Geest SD, Milisen K(1616 Schwendimann R, Bühler H, Geest SD, Milisen K. Falls and consequent injuries in hospitalized patients: effects of an interdisciplinary falls prevention program. BMC Health Serv Res [Internet]. 2006 [cited 2014 Aug 14];6:69. Available from: http://www.biomedcentral.com/
http://www.biomedcentral.com/...
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2006 Switzerland |
Medline |
Observational (before and after type) |
-Correct use of assistive devices -Suitable footwear -Correct use of ambient lighting |
James K, Eldemire SD, Gouldbourne J, Morris C(1717 James K, Eldemire SD, Gouldbourne J, Morris C. Falls and fall prevention in the elderly: jhe Jamaican perspective. West Indian Med J. 2007;56(6):534-9.)
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2007 Jamaica |
Medline |
Literature review |
-Diseases that increase the risk for falls |
Akyol AD(1818 Akyol AD. Falls in the elderly: what can be done? Int Nurs Rev [Internet]. 2007 [cited 2016 Jun 20];54(2):191-6. Available from: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.14667657.2007.00505.x/abstract;jsessionid=3CACBD0CC12237FF2CD17BC5A95E9F21.f01t03
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.11...
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2007 Turkey |
Web of science |
Literature review |
-Correct use of grab bars |
Machado TR, Oliveira CJ, Costa FBC, Araujo TL(1919 Machado TR, Oliveira CJ, Costa FBC, Araujo TL. Avaliação da presença de risco para queda em idosos. Rev Eletr Enf [Internet]. 2009[cited 2016 Jun 20];11(1):32-8. Available from: http://www.fen.ufg.br/revista/v11/n1/v11n1a04.htm
http://www.fen.ufg.br/revista/v11/n1/v11...
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2009 Brazil |
Lilacs |
Descriptive-exploratory |
-Correct use of assistive devices -Use of safe transfer procedures |
Shuto H, Imakyure O, Matsumoto J, Egawa T, Jiang Y, Hirakawa M, et al(2020 Shuto H, Imakyure O, Matsumoto J, Egawa T, Jiang Y, Hirakawa M, et al. Medication use as a risk factor for inpatient falls in an acute care hospital: a case-crossover study. BJCP [Internet]. 2010[cited 2016 Jun 13];69(5):535-42. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ articles/PMC2856055/pdf/bcp0069-0535.pdf
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ article...
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2010 Japan |
Medline |
Crossover |
-Prescribed drugs that increase the risk for falls |
Oliver D, Healey F, Haines TP(2121 Oliver D, Healey F, Haines TP. Preventing falls and fall-related injuries in hospitals. Clin Geriatr Med [Internet]. 2010[cited 2016 Jun 13];26(4):645-92. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20934615
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2093...
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2010 England |
Medline |
Literature review |
-Correct use of assistive devices -Correct use of assistive devices -Correct use of ambient lighting -Changes in blood pressure that increase the risk for falls -Importance of maintaining clear walkway |
Johnson M, George A, Tran DT(2222 Johnson M, George A, Tran DT. Analysis of falls incidents: nurse and patient preventive behaviours. Int J Nur Pract [Internet]. 2011[cited 2016 Jun 13];17:60-66. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-172X.2010.01907.x
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-172X.20...
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2011 USA |
Medline |
Mixed |
-Strategies for safe walking |
Ang E, Mordiffi SZ, Wong HB(2323 Ang E, Mordiffi SZ, Wong HB. Evaluating the use of a targeted multiple intervention strategy in reducing patient falls in an acute care hospital: a randomized controlled trial. J Adv Nurs [Internet]. 2011[cited 2016 Jun 13];67(9):1984-92. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21507049
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2150...
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2011 Singapore |
Medline |
Randomized controlled trial |
-Use of safe transfer procedures -Changes in blood pressure that increase the risk for falls |
Cruz DT, Ribeiro LC, Vieira MT, Teixeira MTB, Bastos RR, Leite ICG(2424 Cruz DT, Ribeiro LC, Vieira MT, Teixeira MTB, Bastos RR, Leite ICG. Prevalence of falls and associated factors in elderly individuals. Rev Saúde Pública [Internet]. 2012[cited 2016 Jun 20];46(1):138-46. Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rsp/v46n1/3070.pdf
http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rsp/v46n1/3070....
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2012 Brazil |
Lilacs |
Cross-sectional |
-Correct use of assistive devices -Diseases that increase the risk for falls |
Belita L, Ford P, Kirkpatrick H(2525 Belita L, Ford P, Kirkpatrick H. The development of an Assessment and Intervention Falls Guide for older hospitalized adults with cardiac conditions. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs [Internet]. 2012[cited 2016 Jun 13];12(3):302-9. Available from: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1474515112451804
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
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2012 Canada |
Medline |
Literature review |
-Prescribed drugs that increase the risk for falls -Diseases that increase the risk for falls -Changes in blood pressure that increase the risk for falls -Importance of maintaining clear walkway |
Haines TP, Angel DL, O'Connell B, McDermott F, Hoffmann T(2626 Haines TP, Angel DL, O'Connell B, McDermott F, Hoffmann T. Why do hospitalized older adults take risks that may lead to falls? Health Expect[Internet]. 2012[cited 2016 Jun 20];18:233-49. Available from: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/hex.12026/epdf
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.11...
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2012 Australia |
Medline |
Qualitative |
-When to request personal assistance |
Lee EA, Gibbs NE, Fahey L, Whiffen T(2727 Lee EA, Gibbs NE, Fahey L, Whiffen TL. Making hospitals safer for older adults: updating quality metrics by understanding hospital-acquired delirium and its link to falls. Perm J [Internet]. 2013[cited 2016 Jun 15];17(4):32-36. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3854806/pdf/permj17_4p0032.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article...
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2013 WUE |
Medline |
Case study |
-Prescribed drugs that increase the risk for falls |
Lee DCA, McDermott F, Hoffmann T, HainesTP(1212 Lee DCA, McDermott F, Hoffmann T, HainesTP. "They will tell me if there is a problem": limited discussion between health professionals, older adults and their caregivers on falls prevention during and after hospitalization. Health Educ Res [Internet]. 2013 [cited 2016 Jun 06];28(6):1051-66. Available from: http://her.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2013/09/17/her.cyt091.full.pdf+html
http://her.oxfordjournals.org/content/ea...
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2013 Australia |
Medline |
Qualitative |
-When to request personal assistance -Use of safe transfer procedures -Reasons for restraints -Strategies for safe walking |
Aranda-Gallardo M, Morales-Asencio JM, Canca-Sanchez JC, Toribio-Montero JC(2828 Aranda-Gallardo M, Morales-Asencio JM, Canca-Sanchez JC, Toribio-Montero JC. Circumstances and causes of falls by patients at a Spanish acute care hospital. J Eval Clin Pract[Internet]. 2014[cited 2016 Jun 15];20:631-7. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jep.12187
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jep.12187...
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2014 Spain |
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Cross-sectional |
-Prescribed drugs that increase the risk for falls |
Costa-Dias MJ, Oliveira AS, Martins T, Araújo F, Santos AF, Moreira CN, José H(2929 Costa-Dias MJ, Oliveira AS, Martins T, Araújo F, Santos AF, Moreira CN, et al. Medication fall risk in old hospitalized patients: a retrospective study. Nurse Educ Today [Internet]. 2014[cited 2016 Jun 15];34:171-6. Available from: http://www.nurseeducationtoday.com/article/S0260-6917(13)00195-0/fulltext
http://www.nurseeducationtoday.com/artic...
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2014 Portugal |
Medline |
Cross-sectional |
-Prescribed drugs that increase the risk for falls |
Shaw BH, Claydon VE(3030 Shaw BH, Claydon VE. The relationship between orthostatic hypotension and falling in older adults. Clin Auton Res. 2014;24:3-13.)
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2014 Canada |
Medline |
Literature review |
-Changes in blood pressure that increase the risk for falls |
Severo IM, Almeida MA, Kuchenbecker R, Vieira DFVB, Weschenfelder ME, Pinto LRC, et al(3131 Severo IM, Almeida MA, Kuchenbecker R, Vieira DFVB, Weschenfelder ME, Pinto LRC, et al. Risk factors for falls in hospitalized adult patients: an integrative review. Rev Esc Enferm USP [Internet]. 2014[cited 2016 Jun 20];48 (3):537-51. Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/reeusp/v48n3/pt_0080-6234-reeusp-48-03-540.pdf
http://www.scielo.br/pdf/reeusp/v48n3/pt...
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2014 Brazil |
Web of science |
Literature review |
-Prescribed drugs that increase the risk for falls |