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@article{170965,
        author = {Rohini Sharma and Shivani  Jaswal},
        title = {Effectiveness of Structured Fall Prevention Protocols on Perception of Fall Risk among Patients and reduction in incidents of patient fall in a tertiary care Hospitals},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {7},
        pages = {2168-2171},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=170965},
        abstract = {Falls are upsetting to patients, family members, and health care providers and patient education is one approach to falls mitigation. Despite the use of fall prevention protocols, falls continue to happen in the health care organizations. The ensuring use of call bell, wear anti-slip footwear, use of walking frames when prescribed, and avoid multi-tasking, are some ways to minimize the risk of injury. By focusing on vulnerable adult patients admitted to hospitals, we aim to enhance patient safety and reduce the incidence of falls. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Structured Fall Prevention Protocols on Perception of Fall Risk, adherence to preventive measures and prevention for falls among patients. Quantitative research approach and quasi- experimental research design was used to conduct the study. 100 adult patients admitted in general wards and 50 nurses were selected using convenience sampling method. In the pre-test, out of 100 vulnerable patients, only 35 patients perceived that they can have a fall without assistance. Interventions like training of registered nurses on strengthening of patient education on fall and other measures like call bell, side rails up, assistance while ambulation etc. were implemented. Few (37 patients) were aware about the factors contributing to fall and its preventive strategies. A strong correlation (r = 0.89) between before- and after-intervention knowledge was shown among the patients.},
        keywords = {Fall prevention protocol, fall risk, patient fall in hospital, vulnerable patient},
        month = {December},
        }