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Falls in older people : prevention and management / Rein Tideiksaar.
Holman Biotech Commons RC952.5 .T53 2002
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Tideiksaar, Rein.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Falls (Accidents) in old age.
- Falls (Accidents) in old age--Prevention.
- Older people--Hospital care.
- Older people.
- Older people--Nursing home care.
- Accidental Falls.
- Aged.
- Accident Prevention.
- Risk Factors.
- Nursing home care.
- Medical Subjects:
- Accidental Falls.
- Aged.
- Accident Prevention.
- Risk Factors.
- Physical Description:
- xx, 240 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition:
- Third edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Baltimore, MD : Health Professions Press, 2002.
- Summary:
- Frontline and direct care staff responsible for care planning, place your order today for the book that the Journal of Gerontological Nursing has called "the most useful book ever published on the subject of falls and older adults."
- Contents:
- Section 1 Understanding Falls and Falls Management
- Chapter 1 Consequences of Falls 3
- Mortality 3
- Morbidity 5
- Family Concerns 10
- Institutional Effects 11
- Chapter 2 Causes of Falling and Fall Risk 15
- Intrinsic Factors 16
- Extrinsic Factors 31
- Risk Factors for Falls and Injury 36
- Chapter 3 Clinical Assessment and Evaluation 41
- Fall Assessment 41
- Fall Risk Assessment 45
- Clinical Evaluation 53
- Chapter 4 Preventive Strategies to Reduce Fall Risk 59
- Medical Strategies 59
- Rehabilitative Strategies 60
- Environmental Strategies 72
- Fall Prevention Programs 74
- Chapter 5 Environmental Modifications 79
- Lighting 80
- Floor Surfaces 83
- Hallways 87
- Beds 88
- Seating 99
- Bathroom 109
- Tables and Nightstands 112
- Storage Areas 113
- Chapter 6 Reducing Mechanical and Chemical Restraints 115
- Rationale 116
- Management 119
- Section 2 Guidelines and Forms
- Part A Guidelines
- Best Clinical Practices in Acute Care Hospitals and Nursing Facilities 133
- Fall Risk Assessment 141
- Fall Prevention and Restraint Avoidance Program 146
- Restraint/Non-Restraint Utilization Assessment 155
- Measuring Fall Rates and Restraint Use Rates 157
- Eyes and Ears Program 161
- Ambulation Device Measurement 164
- Ambulation Device Utilization 165
- Bed Safety 169
- Side Rail Utilization Assessment 173
- Part B Forms
- Performance-Oriented Environmental Mobility Screen (POEMS) 177
- Injury and Acute Medical Problems Checklist 191
- Fall Risk Checklist 192
- Restraint/Non-Restraint Assessment and Care Planning Tool 194
- Side Rail Assessment and Care Planning Tool 199
- Wheelchair Problems and Modifications Checklist 202
- Discharge Teaching Sheets 203.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-234) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1878812858
- OCLC:
- 49820967
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