What is the effect of bedside documentation on reducing patient fall rates?
Abstract
Bedside documentation, when part of broader fall prevention strategies, may contribute to reducing patient falls by enhancing communication and engagement, though it is not the sole factor in decreasing fall rates.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Balance
Gait
and Falls Prevention
Patient Safety and Medication Errors
Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026