Fall Prevention in High-Risk Patients - 08/11/14
Doi : 10.1016/j.ccell.2014.08.016
Kathleen M. Shuey, MS, RN, AOCN, ACNS-BC a, ⁎ 
, Christine Balch, RN, BSN, OCN b
, Christine Balch, RN, BSN, OCN b a Department of Nursing, Oncology, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, T. Boone Pickens Cancer Hospital, 5th Floor, 3535 Worth Street, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
b Department of Nursing, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, T. Boone Pickens Cancer Hospital, 5th Floor, 3535 Worth Street, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
∗Corresponding author.
Résumé |
In the oncology population, disease process and treatment factors place patients at risk for falls. Fall bundles provide a framework for developing comprehensive fall programs in oncology. Small sample size of interventional studies and focus on ambulatory and geriatric populations limit the applicability of results. Additional research is needed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Fall, Accidental fall, Prevention, Oncology, High Risk
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Vol 26 - N° 4
P. 569-580 - décembre 2014 Retour au numéro
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