The use of gait belts to minimize falls in long-term care facility residents
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Tania D. Chery, DNP, RN
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- Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Abstract
The incidence of falls among the long-term care (LTC) facility residents continues to be a major factor. Falls are accredited with increased disability, significant long-term health complications, and increased costs of care in relation to treatment, caretaking, and reimbursement for related injuries in the aging person. In a small skilled nursing facility in Long Island, New York, monthly fall reports indicate an average of seven falls per month. With most falls occurring in older adult residents, a plan to reduce the number of falls in this vulnerable population is desired.
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Type | Poster |
Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
Review Type | None: Degree-based Submission |
Format | Text-based Document |
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Evidence Level | Quality Improvement |
Research Approach | N/A |
Keywords | Gait Belt; Fall Prevention; Long-term Care Facilities |
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Grantor | Samford University |
Advisor | Shanahan, Tonya; Holston, Jane |
Level | DNP |
Year | 2021 |
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Name | Ida Moffett School of Nursing DNP Poster Presentation |
Host | Samford University |
Location | Birmingham, Alabama, USA |
Date | 2021 |
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