A Retrospective Analysis of Falls in Hospitalized Children
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Deborah Spoerner, DNP, MSN, APRN, CPNP, School of Nursing, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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- Delta Omicron
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Abstract
Pediatric fall risk assessment tools are intended to identify children at risk and provide specific interventions to reduce falls. Review of the literature reveals lack of consensus for fall risk factors, classifications, definitions, and accuracy of fall risk assessment tools.
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30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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2019-07-25T12:58:37Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Pediatric Fall Risk Assessment Tools; Pediatric Falls; Pediatric Fall Prevention |
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| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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