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Introduction: The purpose was to identify fall risk factors between admission day and fall occurred day using electronic nursing records and the Morse Fall Scale (MFS).
Methods: The MFS and fall related data were obtained through retrospective chart review from June 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015. Descriptive statistics and McNemar test were used for statistical tests.
Results: Fall was evaluated in 447 events, 16 patients experienced recurrent fall. Pain, emotional distress, urinary problems and fever were significant differences between admission day and fall occurred day. There were explored significant MFS risk factors in risk group, history of falling, second diagnosis, IV catheter status, medication concerning fall risk, mental status, general weakness and gait in MFS subscales.
Discussion: Routine fall screening is important for early detection of fall. Identification of high-risk group and using fall prevention guidelines could improve prevention of fall.
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