Prevention of Falls Among the Elderly: A Systematic Literature Review
Babalola, Naomi Ese (2023)
2023
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OBJECTIVE: This research aimed to enhance the understanding of the role of nurses in recognizing, preventing, and handling falls, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals.
METHODOLOGY: During this research, a systematic literature review was conducted. Ten research articles were chosen from CINAHL, EBSCOhost (Medline and Elite) and PubMed within the past decade and then examined. Dorothea E. Orem’s theory of Self-Care Deficit Theory and Jean Watson’s Theory of transpersonal caring are employed to define the nurse's responsibilities in aiding older individuals to prevent and deal with falls.
RESULTS: Medication management, preventive measures, teaching about fall risk, recognition of fall risk, promoting self-care, and effective communication served as the six sections the result is divided into.
CONCLUSION: This study concludes that nurses proactively prevent falls through tailored assessments and interventions, aiming to preserve older individuals' independence while swiftly aiding them in their recovery after a fall. Additionally, it brings advantages to everyone around them because as people age, they are more likely to fall, which can make them sick, hurt, or die. Preventing falls becomes important as more and more people around the world get older. Preventing falls means older people can be safer and feel better. This helps them stay healthier and saves money on healthcare.
METHODOLOGY: During this research, a systematic literature review was conducted. Ten research articles were chosen from CINAHL, EBSCOhost (Medline and Elite) and PubMed within the past decade and then examined. Dorothea E. Orem’s theory of Self-Care Deficit Theory and Jean Watson’s Theory of transpersonal caring are employed to define the nurse's responsibilities in aiding older individuals to prevent and deal with falls.
RESULTS: Medication management, preventive measures, teaching about fall risk, recognition of fall risk, promoting self-care, and effective communication served as the six sections the result is divided into.
CONCLUSION: This study concludes that nurses proactively prevent falls through tailored assessments and interventions, aiming to preserve older individuals' independence while swiftly aiding them in their recovery after a fall. Additionally, it brings advantages to everyone around them because as people age, they are more likely to fall, which can make them sick, hurt, or die. Preventing falls becomes important as more and more people around the world get older. Preventing falls means older people can be safer and feel better. This helps them stay healthier and saves money on healthcare.