The quantitative article picked is "Use of a Postfall Assessment Tool to Prevent Falls." (Gray-Miceli, Ratcliffe, & Johnson, 2012). The introduction describes the use of an assessment tool, to not only assess falls but that will be utilized for future falls. The review of the literature gives a brief summary of the importance of a before and after assessment of falls, test time limitations and the assessment tool used. The discussion of the methodology included the importance of stopping falls, especially in long-term facilities. The methodology goes over the effects of falls on the elderly, such as death and injuries. The data analysis section of this article describes how to collect data; tools used pretest and posttest, and staff who would
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The assessment tool used was of high quality and measured falls as intended. The population targeted was older, and the place where most falls occur (long-term) was the correct setting for this study. The assessment tool helped with shaping a tailored intervention for the RNs to reduce falls. The conclusion was that without trained RN staff, the assessment tool was less useful. The Postfall Assessment tool did help the trained RNs to think about all underlying root causes, and this helped with individualized interventions. How does this evidence assist the nursing practice? This evidence allows facilities and DONs to adjust policies and procedures. The evidence suggests that only trained RNs could review incidence reports so that care plans could reflect individualized interventions. DONs and facilities could use this evidence to change staffing to patient quotas, use better assessment tools and initiate more training on …show more content…
There was six focus group, from a convenience sample, also the professional staff provided data. The subject of the data, of course, was fall prevention and protections plans. Data also analyzed market segments, preferred strategies for the targeted group, a comparison of successful programs, a comparison of differences in programs of the targeted group, and who would and should be interested in a the fall and protection program. Once data was collected, using open-ended questions, and prompts. An analyzer then developed code; that was then analyzed using the ATLAS.ti, a qualitative analysis software program, to translate the data. (Cope, Quigley, Dahan, Smith, Jonathan, Melillo, Haun, & Friedman, 2014)
The conclusion on the data was that staff found the findings useful, which will lead to improved fall and protection programs. Marketing to the targeted group: by using the appeal of best practice and a customized fall and protection program, will help to sell this program. (Cope, Quigley, Dahan, Smith, Jonathan, Melillo, Haun, & Friedman,
The assessment tool used was of high quality and measured falls as intended. The population targeted was older, and the place where most falls occur (long-term) was the correct setting for this study. The assessment tool helped with shaping a tailored intervention for the RNs to reduce falls. The conclusion was that without trained RN staff, the assessment tool was less useful. The Postfall Assessment tool did help the trained RNs to think about all underlying root causes, and this helped with individualized interventions. How does this evidence assist the nursing practice? This evidence allows facilities and DONs to adjust policies and procedures. The evidence suggests that only trained RNs could review incidence reports so that care plans could reflect individualized interventions. DONs and facilities could use this evidence to change staffing to patient quotas, use better assessment tools and initiate more training on …show more content…
There was six focus group, from a convenience sample, also the professional staff provided data. The subject of the data, of course, was fall prevention and protections plans. Data also analyzed market segments, preferred strategies for the targeted group, a comparison of successful programs, a comparison of differences in programs of the targeted group, and who would and should be interested in a the fall and protection program. Once data was collected, using open-ended questions, and prompts. An analyzer then developed code; that was then analyzed using the ATLAS.ti, a qualitative analysis software program, to translate the data. (Cope, Quigley, Dahan, Smith, Jonathan, Melillo, Haun, & Friedman, 2014)
The conclusion on the data was that staff found the findings useful, which will lead to improved fall and protection programs. Marketing to the targeted group: by using the appeal of best practice and a customized fall and protection program, will help to sell this program. (Cope, Quigley, Dahan, Smith, Jonathan, Melillo, Haun, & Friedman,