Journal article
A qualitative investigation of injurious falls in long-term care: perspectives of staff members
Abstract
PURPOSE: Although falls often result in serious injury among seniors residing in long-term care (LTC), there is a paucity of research about LTC staff perceptions about falls. Our purpose was to elicit opinions of LTC staff about falls and fall prevention given 'least restraint' policies. We also aimed to identify obstacles for optimal falls prevention.
METHOD: Data were collected from administrators and a wide variety clinical staff (N = 98; 7 …
Authors
Williams J; Kaasalainen S; Hadjistavropoulos T; Scudds R; Thorpe L; Neville S; Tremeer J; Andersen D
Journal
Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol. 33, No. 5, pp. 423–432
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
January 2011
DOI
10.3109/09638288.2010.498555
ISSN
0963-8288