FALLS PREVENTION AMONG ELDERLY-A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
NGUYEN, NGOC (2022)
2022
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022121630473
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Falling is a common problem for the elderly and a great challenge to the community because it not only affects the mental and physical health of the elderly but also increases the economic burden on the healthcare system. This study provides an understanding of the role of nurses in managing and preventing falls among the elderly.
A systematic literature review was conducted during this study. Fifteen research articles were selected from Pubmed, EBSCOhost (Medline and Elite) from the last 10 years and analyzed. Jean Watson’s Theory and Self-Care Deficit Theory are used to clarify the nurse’s role in supporting the elderly to prevent and manage falls.
The results are presented in five categories including physical condition, cognitive problem, environment, clinical guideline statement and communication. The importance of self-care and the role of nurses in taking care of the elderly to help avoid falls has been shown. Ongoing research in this topic is of great importance as it provides nurses with more knowledge to support the elderly.
A systematic literature review was conducted during this study. Fifteen research articles were selected from Pubmed, EBSCOhost (Medline and Elite) from the last 10 years and analyzed. Jean Watson’s Theory and Self-Care Deficit Theory are used to clarify the nurse’s role in supporting the elderly to prevent and manage falls.
The results are presented in five categories including physical condition, cognitive problem, environment, clinical guideline statement and communication. The importance of self-care and the role of nurses in taking care of the elderly to help avoid falls has been shown. Ongoing research in this topic is of great importance as it provides nurses with more knowledge to support the elderly.