@article{ref1,
title="Pediatric inpatient falls and injuries: A descriptive analysis of risk factors",
journal="Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing",
year="2012",
author="Schaffer, Patricia L. and Daraiseh, Nancy M. and Daum, Lynn and Mendez, Ed and Lin, Li and Huth, Myra Martz",
volume="17",
number="1",
pages="10-18",
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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1539-0136",
doi="10.1111/j.1744-6155.2011.00315.x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6155.2011.00315.x"
}