Abstract

This best practice guideline (BPG) focuses on the prevention of falls and fall injuries in all adults at risk for falls -; including those living in the community -; who are receiving care from nurses or other health-care providers. Evidence reviewed for this guideline included studies conducted in three main health-care settings:

  • community (including primary care and home care)
  • hospital
  • long-term care

For more information including supplementary documents and available translations, visit https://rnao.ca/bpg/guidelines/prevention-falls-and-fall-injuries

Author Details

The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario is the professional body representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students in Ontario

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Type

Best Practice Guideline

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Clinical Practice Guideline(s)

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Falls, Patient Safety, Falls Prevention, Injuries

Identifier Type

ISBN

Publisher

Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

Version

Publisher's Version

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Review Type

External Evaluation: Organization-based Material

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2017

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