Aims and objectives This study designed and evaluated the use of a specific implementation
strategy to deliver a nursing staff‐led Intentional Rounding intervention to reduce inpatient …

Although most falls do not result in serious physical injury, they can contribute to a loss of
confidence and mobility which can culminate in a significant reduction in quality of life …

Nurses strive to reduce risk and ensure patient safety from falls in health care systems.
Patients and their families are able to take a more active role in reducing falls. The focus of …

Background: Falls are a persistent problem in all healthcare settings, with rates in acute care
hospitals ranging from 1.3 to 8.9 falls per 1,000 inpatient days, about 30% resulting in …

Background When tested in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of 31,411 patients, the
nurse-led 6-PACK falls prevention program did not reduce falls. Poor implementation fidelity …

Evidence for effective falls prevention interventions in acute wards is limited. One reason for
this may be suboptimal program implementation. This study aimed to identify perceived …

Objective To assess falls prevention practices in Australian hospitals and implement
interventions to promote best practice. Design A multi-site audit using eight evidence-based …

Aims and objectives To determine the impact of intentional rounding on patient and nursing
outcomes and identify the barriers and facilitators surrounding implementation. Background …

Aims and objectives. To examine residential aged care facility staff views on using falls risk
assessment tools and the implications for developing falls prevention practices in the context …

Background: Patient falls remain a common adverse event in acute care facilities. Findings
from research into structured nursing rounds interventions (SNRIs) indicate promise as a fall …