Development of an Assessment Scale for the Risk of Falling in Pregnant Women.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In pregnant women, the rate of falling is similar to that of women older than 70 years. According to the literature review, there is no risk of falling assessment tool that is specific to pregnancy. The aim of the study was to develop a risk of falling assessment scale for pregnant women.

Methods

This is a methodological study. The study's population consisted of pregnant women who sought follow-up care at a state hospital's maternity ward between November 2016 and November 2017. The study sample included 630 pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria and volunteered for the study. The Pregnant Women Information Form and Assessment Scale for Risk of Falling in Pregnant Women were used as data collection tools.

Results

During the scale development proce

SUBMITTER: Koc E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10229038 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature