Fall prevention basics

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Topic: Fall Prevention

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Primary source: https://salusmax.de/tr/pfle-xikon-2/sturzprophylaxe

Quick Info

Falls in old age are a frequent cause of hospital admissions and can result in severe injuries such as hip fractures.

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Key points

  • Which types of measures belong to fall prevention?: Nursing measures and organizational measures. They are used to prevent falls in people in need of care.
  • What serves as the basis for fall prevention measures in Germany?: The DNQP expert standard for fall prevention serves as the basis for these measures in Germany.

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Why is fall prevention relevant in old age?

Falls in old age are a frequent cause of hospital admissions and can result in severe injuries such as hip fractures.

Which types of measures belong to fall prevention?

Nursing measures and organizational measures. They are used to prevent falls in people in need of care.

What serves as the basis for fall prevention measures in Germany?

The DNQP expert standard for fall prevention serves as the basis for these measures in Germany.

Sources

  1. https://salusmax.de/tr/pfle-xikon-2/sturzprophylaxe

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