Exploring falls prevention capabilities, barriers and training needs among patient sitters in a hospital setting: A pilot survey

Older patients in hospitals are at high risk of falls. Patient sitters are sometimes employed to directly observe patients to reduce their risk of falling although there is scant evidence that this reduces falls. The primary aim of this pilot survey (n  = 31) was to explore the patient sitters' falls prevention capability, self-efficacy and the barriers and enablers they perceived influenced their ability to care for patients during their shifts. Feedback was also sought regarding training needs.
Source: Geriatric Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research