Nursing staff's awareness of keeping beds in the lowest position to prevent falls and fall injuries in an adult acute surgical inpatient care setting

Medsurg Nurs. 2012 Sep-Oct;21(5):271-4.

Abstract

High beds are a safety concern. This qualitative study used pre-existing nurse interview data and confirmed nurses' awareness of the importance of keeping patient beds in the lowest position. Lowering the bed helps promote patient safety and prevent falls.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls / prevention & control*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Beds*
  • Equipment Design
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Humans
  • Inpatients
  • Michigan
  • Middle Aged
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital*
  • Qualitative Research
  • Remote Sensing Technology
  • Safety Management*