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Analysis of Causes and Countermeasures of Falls of Elderly Patients

  

  1. Lijiang Teaching Hospital of Dali University, Lijiang, Yunnan 674100, China
  • Received:2014-10-20 Online:2015-02-15 Published:2015-02-15

Abstract:

Objective: To explore the causes of falls of elderly patients and put forward measures for preventing the falls. Methods:
Causes of falls are analyzed from the aspects of physiology, diseases, psychology, medicine, environment and nursing and medical staff,and corresponding measures are proposed. Results: To reduce the risk of falls of elderly patients, improve their nursing safety in hospital and reduce medical disputes. Conclusion: Effective nursing and preventive measures can reduce the risk of falls of elderly patients.

Key words: elderly people, falls, cause analysis, countermeasures

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