Citation

Schaffer PL, Daraiseh NM, Daum L, Mendez E, Lin L, Huth MM. J. Spec. Pediatr. Nurs. 2012; 17(1): 10-18.

Affiliation

Patricia L. Schaffer, MSN, RN, is a Clinical Program Manager; Nancy M. Daraiseh, PhD, is a Research Scientist; Lynn Daum, BSN, RN-BC, is a Decision Support Analyst; Ed Mendez, MPH, RN, was a Clinical Program Manager; Li Lin, MS, is a Statistician; and Myra Martz Huth, PhD, RN, FAAN, was the Assistant Vice President, Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Center for Professional Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1744-6155.2011.00315.x

PMID

22188268

Abstract

Purpose.  This study identified patient characteristics and environmental factors related to falls and injuries at one pediatric hospital. Design and Methods.  This descriptive study was part of a multisite study based on inpatient pediatric falls reported over a 6-month period. Results.  Fall prevalence was .84/1,000 patient days. Thirty-one of the 53 falls (58.5%) resulted in injury; 17% required treatment. Of the injured children, 83% were developmentally appropriate, 58% were in the hospital room, and five fell from a bed. Practice Implications.  Comprehensive fall prevention programs are required to promote patient safety.

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