Evaluating the Staff Compliance Regarding Fall Risk Assessment (FRA) Tools in a Cardiac Care Setting in Egypt | ||||
| Cardiovascular Research Prove Journal | ||||
| Volume 8, Issue 2, December 2024 PDF (1.22 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: Abstracts | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/cvrepj.2024.400094 | ||||
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| Abstract | ||||
| The issue of falls is widely acknowledged as a significant concern for public health on a global scale. Whilst it is true that the elderly is disproportionately impacted by falls, it is important to acknowledge that the pediatric population is also highly vulnerable to this risk (Veronica Strini et al, 2021). Unintentional falls during hospitalization remain a concern for healthcare institutions globally despite the implementation of various improvement strategies. In this sense, the occurrence of falls can be prevented through the implementation of Fall Risk Assessment (FRA) tools to identify the risk factors and implement preventative measures for falling. There are different types of tools used in both clinical and territorial settings such as the fall risk approach. Globally 1 in 5 patients experience falls which causes serious injuries (Donna Avanecean, et al 2019). At Aswan Heart Centre (AHC), the FRA tool has been applied since 2021 for the purpose of reducing the number of fall incidents | ||||
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