The goals of this research was to improve the quality of care and life for patients living in this setting .The researchers were able to identify factors that contribute to theses falls. Then …show more content…
In the article the authors mention that the study has several potential limitations. First, we had small numbers of falls on individual days with respect to the drug change. The authors is clearly explained in the method used to fulfil the project, including other variables. In this article the study proven that psychotropic medications is associated with a 30-70% increased risk of falls.
Damian, J., Pastor-Barriuso, R., Valderrama-Gama, E., & Pedro-Cuesta, J. (2013). Factors associated with falls among older adults living in institutions. BMC Geriatrics, 13(6), 6. doi.org/doi:10.1186/1471-2318-13-6
The authors summarizes the recommendations on what to do in order to deal and prevent falls in nursing home setting. The authors clearly explained the Methods used in this study Methods. Fall rates were computed based on the number of physician-reported falls in the preceding 30 days. The researchers did a good on this study by considering all factors that could mislead and affect the study, including age, sex, cognitive status, functional dependence, number of diseases, and polypharmacy. Research come with conclusion that most of the fall in this setting was associated with multiple diseases and antidepressant …show more content…
(2012). Incidence and cost of serious fall related injuries in nursing homes. Clinical Nursing Research, 21, 10-23. http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1177/1054773811414180
In this article the author is discussing about the effect of Fall-related injuries and its consequences to patients, family and to private /public institution. The purpose was to examine all fall related injury in the nursing home setting and come up with evidence based intervention that can prevent and reduce these injury fall related in this setting.
The methods used in the study were very transparent .The design was very simple, the researcher used three different sources of data, time used was very reasonable to draw the conclusion .The searcher was very aware with limitations. I have a strong believe that this research is well connected with the problem and the find in the research it will help to improve the quality and reduce the injuries that associated with falls in nursing home