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Evidence Gaps Research Taxonomy Table
Falls
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April 17, 2018 - In 2014, 28.7% of community-dwelling adults 65 years or
older reported falling, resulting in 29 million … adults in the United States.1 In 2014, 28.7% of com-
munity-dwelling adults 65 years or older reported falling … who have previously fallen
and fear falling again. … Effects of a multicomponent cognitive behavioral
group intervention on fear of falling and activity
avoidance … Effect of cholecalciferol plus calcium on falling in
ambulatory older men and women: a 3-year
randomized
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessment-wearable-fall-prevention-system-veterans-health-administration-hospital
October 19, 2022 - Preventing patient falls in hospital settings is a patient safety priority . … by more than 50% among patients determined to be at high-risk of falling. … July 10, 2024
The impact of adding a 2-way video monitoring system on falls and costs … April 24, 2024
Remote patient monitoring improves patient falls and reduces harm. … View More
See More About The Topic
Hospitals
Nurse Care
Patient Falls
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/849592/psn-pdf
May 31, 2023 - and what precipitated the falls. … psnet.ahrq.gov//#3
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from falling … BWH.HARVARD.EDU
Date First Implemented
2009-01-01
Problem Addressed
Patients are particularly vulnerable to falling … 34% reduction in injurious falls (0.73 vs. 0.48 injurious falls per 1,000 patient days). … Preventing falls in hospitalized patients: state of the science.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb.html
December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Appendix B. … Training Materials (Appendix Contents)
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
The Falls … Patient Safety (TRIPS)
FAX Alert
Falls Assessment
Falls Assessment Cue Sheet
Mobility and Transfer … , Why Falls Happen, Spanish
Pre and Posttests for Inservice #2, How to Reduce Falls, Spanish
Appendix … #2, How to Reduce Falls in Nursing Facilities
Appendix B19: Handout for Inservice #1, Why Falls Happen
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August 26, 2015 - Preventing Falls With Injury. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-falls-injury
Patient falls are preventable and can be addressed … toolkit
provides a process to help health care organizations determine factors that contribute to falls … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-falls-injury
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fall-prevention-acute-care-hospitals-randomized-trial … inpatient-fall-prevention-programs-patient-safety-strategy-systematic-review
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/primary-care-relevant-interventions-prevent-falling-older-adults-systematic-evidence-review
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/fallsprev/fallpxreports.pptx
October 01, 2017 - Training
Introduction to Falls Reports
Falls Prevention
Electronic Reports
Electronic Reports
Falls … October 2017
On-Time Falls Prevention
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6
Falls High-Risk Report
Provides a weekly snapshot summary … of facility residents at highest risk of falling
Enables staff to be more proactive, consistent, and … Prevention
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Falls High-Risk Report
How many residents triggered for highest risk of falling? … and percentage of falls that have occurred for residents with each risk factor included in the Falls
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/falls-prevention-in-older-adults-interventions
April 17, 2018 - adults in the United States. 1 In 2014, 28.7% of community-dwelling adults 65 years or older reported falling … who have previously fallen and fear falling again. … The history of falls and the association of the timed up and go test to falls and near-falls in older … Effects of a multicomponent cognitive behavioral group intervention on fear of falling and activity avoidance … Effect of cholecalciferol plus calcium on falling in ambulatory older men and women: a 3-year randomized
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/falls-prevention-in-older-adults-interventions-2018
April 17, 2018 - adults in the United States. 1 In 2014, 28.7% of community-dwelling adults 65 years or older reported falling … who have previously fallen and fear falling again. … The history of falls and the association of the timed up and go test to falls and near-falls in older … Effects of a multicomponent cognitive behavioral group intervention on fear of falling and activity avoidance … Effect of cholecalciferol plus calcium on falling in ambulatory older men and women: a 3-year randomized
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-assessment-one-determinant-falls-risk
July 24, 2013 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Medication assessment: one determinant of falls risk. … Citation Text:
Medication assessment: one determinant of falls risk. PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. … system, this article describes which medication classes were most frequently associated with patient falls … Cite
Citation
Citation Text:
Medication assessment: one determinant of falls … The Topic
Risk Managers
Quality and Safety Professionals
Medication Safety
Patient Falls
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/toolkit/references.html
January 01, 2013 - Preventing Falls in Hospitals
Roadmap
Acknowledgments
Overview
Icons
1. … Quality improvement in action: a falls prevention and management program. … Preventing falls and eliminating injury at Ascension Health. … Developing a unit-specific falls reduction program. … How to reduce falls. Geriatr Nurs 1986;7(2):97-102.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/facilities/ltc/gdmodap3b.html
October 01, 2014 - Falls Prevention
Appendix 1-A. Suggested Slides for Module 1
Appendix 1-B. … How does falls management and response lower the likelihood of future falls? … The staff is educated on how to prevent falls.
All of the above. … Answer: d
How does falls management and response lower the likelihood of future falls? … The staff is educated on how to prevent falls.
All of the above.
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/fallsprev/ontimefallpxsamplereports.pdf
November 06, 2017 - On-Time Falls Prevention: Electronic Reports
On-Time Falls Prevention: Electronic Reports
Four types … On-Time Falls Prevention: Electronic Reports 1
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n-Tim
e Falls P
revention E
lectronic R
eports … the falls. … Medical Staff Meeting
On-Time Falls Prevention: Electronic Reports 11
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n-Tim
e Falls P … Facility staff typically complete a falls
assessment immediately after a resident falls.
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www.innovations.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_slides_best-practices.pptx
June 16, 2017 - for future falls. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 ______
2. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 0
2. … Identify top 3 patients at risk for falling on next shift.
‹#›
Post-Fall Assessment
‹ … Accidental Fall
Determine Preventability
E.g., Postural hypotension
Weak or impaired gait
Loss of balance
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www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_slides_best-practices.pptx
June 16, 2017 - for future falls. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 ______
2. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 0
2. … Identify top 3 patients at risk for falling on next shift.
‹#›
Post-Fall Assessment
‹ … Accidental Fall
Determine Preventability
E.g., Postural hypotension
Weak or impaired gait
Loss of balance
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www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_slides_best-practices.pptx
June 16, 2017 - for future falls. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 ______
2. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 0
2. … Identify top 3 patients at risk for falling on next shift.
‹#›
Post-Fall Assessment
‹ … Accidental Fall
Determine Preventability
E.g., Postural hypotension
Weak or impaired gait
Loss of balance
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www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_slides_best-practices.pptx
June 16, 2017 - for future falls. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 ______
2. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 0
2. … Identify top 3 patients at risk for falling on next shift.
‹#›
Post-Fall Assessment
‹ … Accidental Fall
Determine Preventability
E.g., Postural hypotension
Weak or impaired gait
Loss of balance
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www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_slides_best-practices.pptx
June 16, 2017 - for future falls. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 ______
2. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 0
2. … Identify top 3 patients at risk for falling on next shift.
‹#›
Post-Fall Assessment
‹ … Accidental Fall
Determine Preventability
E.g., Postural hypotension
Weak or impaired gait
Loss of balance
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cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_slides_best-practices.pptx
June 16, 2017 - for future falls. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 ______
2. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 0
2. … Identify top 3 patients at risk for falling on next shift.
‹#›
Post-Fall Assessment
‹ … Accidental Fall
Determine Preventability
E.g., Postural hypotension
Weak or impaired gait
Loss of balance
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healthcare411.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_slides_best-practices.pptx
June 16, 2017 - for future falls. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 ______
2. … History of falling (immediate or previous) No 0
Yes 25 0
2. … Identify top 3 patients at risk for falling on next shift.
‹#›
Post-Fall Assessment
‹ … Accidental Fall
Determine Preventability
E.g., Postural hypotension
Weak or impaired gait
Loss of balance