Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2645389 | Applied Nursing Research | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The impact of family and personal caregivers on inpatients with fall-related injuries in a Taiwanese medical center is investigated in this study. Taiwan has a prevalent custom for families to accompany their hospitalized loved ones during hospital stays. During the 95-day data collection period, 228 falls occurred. Results showed that if no family members were present when a patient fell, the fall-related injury was less serious. Nurses in Taiwan tend to depend on family members to help provide patient care. Regardless of whether an inpatient has a family member present, frequent bedside nursing visits are important to prevent falls.
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Authors
Huey-Ming Tzeng, Chang-Yi Yin,