Abstract

The nurses process when implementing the Morse Fall Risk Scale was examined through an explanatory case study. The study included data from surveys, observations, interviews, electronic health record, and review of data to an organizational policy on fall prevention.

Author Details

Cathy M. DeChance, PhD, School of Nursing, Excelsior College, Albany, New York, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Excelsior College, Albany, New York, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

EBP instrument Morse Fall Risk Scale, Electronic Health Record, Explanatory Case Study

Conference Name

Nursing Education Research Conference 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2018

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An explanatory case study that includes evidence-based practice in a hospital setting

Washington, DC, USA

The nurses process when implementing the Morse Fall Risk Scale was examined through an explanatory case study. The study included data from surveys, observations, interviews, electronic health record, and review of data to an organizational policy on fall prevention.