Does a high nurse-to-patient ratio impact fall rates in patients?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18463753
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Abstract

Higher nurse-to-patient ratios are generally associated with lower fall rates, highlighting the significance of adequate staffing in reducing patient safety incidents related to falls.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nursing education and management Balance Gait and Falls Prevention Patient Safety and Medication Errors

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
2 February 2026