Bayne C G
Nurs Manage. 1997 Dec;28(12):22-3.
Some 5% of all hospitalizations are due to falls--an average length of stay varies between 8 and 15 days. Some studies report the number one reason for admission to a skilled nursing facility is falls. Who is at risk and what can be done? Assessing the risk factors and introducing a "prosthetic environment" can reduce mobility limitations.
所有住院病例中约5%是由跌倒所致,平均住院时间在8至15天之间。一些研究报告称,入住专业护理机构的首要原因是跌倒。哪些人有风险,又能采取什么措施呢?评估风险因素并引入“辅助环境”可以减少行动受限情况。