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KMID : 0379720190330020200
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Journal of Korean Community Health Nursing Academic Society
2019 Volume.33 No. 2 p.200 ~ p.213
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Effect of Fall Prevention Education for Older Patients in Comprehensive Nursing Care Service Ward
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Shim Song-Mi
Kim Eun-Ha
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was conducted to examine the effect of a fall prevention education on the fall related knowledge and fall prevention behavior of the elderly patients in comprehensive nursing care service wards.
Method: A quasi experimental study with control group and experimental group was used. A total 62 elderly patients in comprehensive nursing care service wards were randomly divided into the experimental group(n=30) and the control group(n=32). The data collection period was from August to December, 2017. Data were analyzed with Χ2-test, paired t-test, independent t-test and Pearson’s correlation coefficient by using SPSS 25.0.
Results: Experimental group reported higher score in fall related knowledge than the control group(t=-10.28, p<.001). Participants who viewed DVD and received the leaflet education reported higher score than those with routine admission education(t=-6.51, p<.001). The experimental group showed significant improvement in fall related knowledge and fall prevention behavior(r=.21, p=.015).
Conclusion: The fall prevention program was effective in improving fall-related knowledge and fall prevention behavior among elderly patients. Since the DVD plus leaflet education was effective in improving prevention behaviors, it might be included in routine orientation on admission for the elderly patient in comprehensive nursing care service wards.
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KEYWORD
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Accidental fall, patient safety, knowledge
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