Toileting-related inpatient falls in adult acute care settings.
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چکیده
A toileting-related fall was associated with history of a previous fall, use of physical restraints, and risk for falling in hospital settings. This study provided insights to be used to prioritize patient fall prevention strategies.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
دوره 21 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012