Investigating Falls Risk Awareness in Hospitals Using the Self-Awareness of Falls Risk Measure (SAFRM): Empirical Research Quantitative.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The overarching aim of this study was to explore patients' falls risk awareness in hospitals using section A of the validated Self Awareness of Falls Risk Measure (SAFRM).

Design

Descriptive cross-sectional study design.

Setting

Three rural/regional hospitals in the State of Victoria, Australia.

Methods

Using a purposive sampling strategy, patients were eligible to participate if aged ≥ 40 years, English-speaking, and have ambulatory capacity prior to hospital admission. Participants were excluded from the study if they returned a Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) score < 18. Falls risk awareness data was collected from both patient and health professionals using section A of the SAFRM. Patient demographic data was collected from patient me

SUBMITTER: Dabkowski E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11670870 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature