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Abstract
The study was to examine effectiveness of implementing the Morse Falls Scale to reduce number of falls occurring in a healthcare facility in Saudi Arabia. Results indicate MFS decreased the monthly fall rate significantly from pre-MFS of 5.7 events (11.3%) to a post-MFS, monthly fall rate of 1.4 events (2.75%).
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Morse Fall Scale, Nursing, Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Recommended Citation
Rayani, Ahmad M.; Alexander, Paula; Alharbi, Majed; Dunbar-Milledge, Merlyn; and Breda, Karen, "The Morse Falls Scale: An evidence-based intervention in the South of Saudi Arabia" (2019). Convention. 210.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/210
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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The Morse Falls Scale: An evidence-based intervention in the South of Saudi Arabia
Washington, DC, USA
The study was to examine effectiveness of implementing the Morse Falls Scale to reduce number of falls occurring in a healthcare facility in Saudi Arabia. Results indicate MFS decreased the monthly fall rate significantly from pre-MFS of 5.7 events (11.3%) to a post-MFS, monthly fall rate of 1.4 events (2.75%).
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.