NCT06698315Recruiting
Evidence-based Approach to Reduce Falls in Adult Patients
Methodist Health System
Start Date
7/23/2024
Completion Date
7/1/2025
Summary
The project aims to promote patient safety and quality care by reducing preventable falls and falls with injuries using an evidence-based solution.
Detailed Description
The project aims to promote patient safety and quality care by reducing preventable falls and falls with injuries using an evidence-based solution: the Fall Tailoring Interventions for Patient Safety (TIPS) intervention. The three objectives include: (a) developing personalized fall prevention interventions for high-risk patients, (b) engaging patients and families in fall prevention initiatives, and (c) promoting effective communication among teams using a bedside visual tool.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult (≥18 years) inpatients admitted for various medical-surgical conditions in 3 Medical unit at MRMC. All patients will be included in the project except those diagnosed with psychiatric conditions and cognitive impairments.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with psychiatric conditions and cognitive impairments will be excluded from the project. This assessment is routine.
Interventions
OTHER
Observation
Conditions
Falls with Injuries
Locations
Methodist Dallas Medical Center- Clinical Research Institute
Dallas, Texas 75203
United States