Risk factors associated with in-hospital falls reported to the Patient Safety Commitee of a teaching hospital.

Adriane Kênia Moreira Silva Dayane Carlos Mota da Costa Adriano Max Moreira Reis

Published in: Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) (2019)

Medications are an important contributor to in-hospital falls, and the Medication Fall Risk Score can help identify patients at a high risk for falls.

Keyphrases

patient safety
adverse drug
healthcare
community dwelling
quality improvement
acute care
emergency department