Introducing an Evidence-Based Protocol to Reduce and Prevent Fall Events among Elderly Hospice Patients
Introduction: To examine the effectiveness of a multifactorial intervention to reduce falls for elderly hospice patients who live at home and in skilled nursing facilities. Materials and Methods: This pre--post intervention study was conducted in a local agency of a healthcare organization for hospi...
Main Author: | Lydia Chowa |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2021-04-01
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Series: | Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Journal |
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Online Access: | https://psj.mums.ac.ir/article_18371_c3641502cea9a5cf1ab5421d215adcfe.pdf |
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