VALIDITY OF TOOLS FOR ASSESSING THE RISK OF FALLS IN PATIENTS

Aim: The aims were to analyze studies determining the validity of tools assessing the risk of falls in adult inpatients and to define a suitable tool to be used in acute and long-term care for preventing patient falls. Design: A review study. Methods: The studies were searched using predefined crite...

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Main Authors: Kamila Majkusová, Darja Jarošová
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Ostrava 2017-09-01
Series:Central European Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
Online Access:https://periodika.osu.cz/ojs/index.php/cejnm/article/view/77