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Quantitative Article and Summary:

Impact of Nurses' Intervention in the Prevention of Falls in Hospitalized Patients

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Introduction

Falls are a common problem among hospitalized patients, leading to severe consequences

such as injury, disability, and even death. Falls can also lengthen hospital stays; therefore, it is

important to prevent them as much as possible. In this study, nurses' intervention was effective in

preventing falls among hospitalized patients. The results showed that the intervention decreased

the number of falls occurring among patients and a shorter length of stay. This study shows that

nurses' intervention can effectively prevent falls among hospitalized patients.

The article's title is descriptive of the content and discusses the impact of nurses'

intervention in preventing falls in hospitalized patients. It is relevant to adults aged 65 and above

(Montejano-Lozoya et al., 2020). Therefore, it would be appropriate for a health care

organization to help patients. However, the title does not contain any keywords that would help a

person quickly identify the study area, and it would be appropriate for the healthcare

organization to focus on adult healthcare.

Study Design and Methods

This study was a randomized controlled trial, meaning the data were collected objectively

and randomly. The study included 205 hospitalized patients randomly assigned to receive either

the nurses' intervention or a control group that did not receive any intervention. The intervention

consisted of providing nurses with training on the prevention of falls, effectively reducing the

number of falls among patients.

The Impact of Nurses' Intervention in the Prevention of Falls in Hospitalized Patients

study provides an in-depth explanation of the purposes and significance of the study. The study's

purpose is to explain the impact of nurses' intervention in preventing falls in hospitalized

patients. The study's significance will help health care institutions improve their fall prevention

strategies. This will reduce the number of falls and the associated costs, including injuries. It will

also help to improve patient care and nursing skills.

The study does not use a randomized controlled trial design. The study uses a descriptive

survey design. This means that the data collected from the study participants are not based on

random selection. Instead, the data is based on the participants' responses to a questionnaire. This

type of study has limitations in that it can not prove cause and effect. The study's findings may

not be generalizable to all hospitalized patients. Additionally, the questionnaire may not be

reliable for measuring fall prevention in hospitalized patients.

There is no indication that the authors of this article are knowledgeable about the field;

they did not provide a clear summary of related studies in the introductory material. The intent of

the study has not been clearly communicated. The study explores whether nurses ' intervention in

preventing falls in hospitalized patients impacts the cost of care and patient safety. However, it is

not clear what specific impact interventions may have on these factors. Additionally, the study

does not specify which falls are targeted, which patients are included in the study, or how the

interventions will be measured. It is also not clear whether the study has been conducted

ethically.

The hypothesis and research questions are clearly and explicitly stated. The hypothesis is

that patients admitted to units whose nurses have been trained in the systematic assessment of the

risk of falls will fall less than those in units where nurses have not received specific training.

According to Montejano-Lozoya et al. (2020), the research questions are: (1) What is the impact

of nurses' intervention in preventing falls in hospitalized patients on incidence rates of falls? (2)

What variables are associated with increased falls in hospitalized patients? (3) What is the impact
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of nurses' intervention on quality of care and patient outcomes? The study design is well-defined,

and the inclusion and exclusion criteria are clearly stated. The study will use a retrospective

cohort design. The population of interest is all patients admitted to hospital units.

The dependent and independent variables are operationalized in the study. There is

mention of measures for controlling extraneous variables. The study includes an estimate for

controlling the number of co-occurring medical conditions. Age, gender, Nutritional status, and

nurse assessment during admission are some variables that the study measures. The population is

clearly defined in the study. The sampling procedures that give rise to the samples used are also

clearly defined. The procedures are appropriate and defendable.

The data gathering instrument is a questionnaire, and the reliability and validity evidence

is provided. The instrument has been used in other studies and has been found to be reliable. In

addition, the questionnaire was designed specifically for this study and has been found to have a

valid measure. Therefore, the data gathered from the questionnaire is reliable and valid. This

information supports that the instrument is used meaningfully and has the potential to produce

reliable and valid data. The data supports that the instrument is effective in helping to prevent

falls in hospitalized patients. The study has dwelt into a significant number of cases. A total of

593 patients were studied, of which 12 were excluded (four were due to recording errors, and

eight refused to participate). No deaths or dropouts occurred during the study.

The experiments and other procedures in this study are clearly presented. However, the

statistical analysis is not detailed enough and does not provide clear evidence of the impact of

nurses' intervention on fall prevention in hospitalized patients. Additionally, it would be helpful

to provide more information on the type of analysis used. The study provides valuable

information on the impact of nurses' intervention in preventing falls in hospitalized patients.

The data in this study were collected from a randomized controlled trial. The researchers

analyzed the data to determine whether the nurses' intervention in the prevention of falls had an

impact on patient outcomes. Chegini et al. (2021) found out that, regardless of age or length of

stay, the patients who received the intervention were less likely to fall. They also found a need

for further improvement in clinical practices to ensure patient safety. More research is needed to

determine the best ways to prevent falls in hospitalized patients. The researchers concluded that

the data provide evidence that nurses' intervention in preventing falls can positively impact

patient outcomes. They also suggested that further research is needed to determine the best ways

to prevent falls in hospitalized patients. The data are precise and provide evidence for the

researchers' conclusions. The researchers interpreted the data based on this information ant the

the conclusions drawn from the data are sound and accurate.

The results of this study showed that the nurses' intervention was effective in preventing

falls among hospitalized patients. The number of falls decreased among the intervention group

compared to the control group, which was statistically significant. In addition, the length of stay

among patients in the intervention group was shorter than in the control group. These findings

provide evidence that nurses' intervention can be an effective tool for preventing falls among

hospitalized patients. However, there is insufficient information to answer some hypothetical

questions completely. It would be helpful if the author provided more information about how the

data were analyzed and what conclusions were drawn ((Miguel Montoya et al., 2017).

Additionally, it would be helpful if the author provided more information about what clinical

practices need to be improved to improve patient safety.

Some unexpected results were that the nurses' training level did not impact the reduction

of falls. Additionally, new and more extensive studies should continue to be carried out to
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understand why not all nurses voluntarily adhere to this training program. Finally, it is essential

to explore new advanced training interventions focused on patient safety risks better to support

the reduction of falls in hospitalized patients. These results suggest that more work needs to be

done to improve the prevention of falls in hospitalized patients. However, based on the current

study results, it is clear that nurses can play an essential role in preventing falls in hospitalized

patients by implementing comprehensive fall prevention training. Additionally, ongoing studies

should be conducted to understand why not all nurses voluntarily adhere to this type of training

program and to identify the most effective fall prevention training interventions (Mbango, 2021).

The writing style is scholarly. There are no grammar or organization errors, and the

article's information is relevant to the subject. The article discusses how nurses can reduce falls

in hospitalized patients. Falls are a common adverse event and can lead to severe injuries. Nurses

can play a role in preventing falls by providing intervention training. The article is well-written

and relevant to the subject and the arguments presented are well-supported by evidence. The

author cites numerous studies to support his claims. The research is reliable, credible, and the

information in the article easy to understand. The author uses simple language and

straightforward examples to illustrate his points. I would recommend the article because it is

informative and well-written.

Conclusions

The results of this study provide strong evidence that nurses' intervention can be an

effective tool for preventing falls among hospitalized patients. This intervention can reduce the

number of falls and shorten the length of stay among patients, which is beneficial for their safety

and overall care. Therefore, hospitals need to provide nurses with training on preventing falls

from improving patient safety. Overall, this study is good research. The authors are
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knowledgeable about the field and have included a summary of related studies in the

introductory material. The hypothesis or research questions are clearly and explicitly stated, and

the dependent and independent variables are identified. The population is clearly defined, and the

sampling procedures that give rise to the samples are appropriate and defendable. The data-

gathering instruments are identified, described, and explained, and reliability and validity

evidence has been presented. The experimental or statistical design and procedures are presented,

and the data are clearly described. The researchers have described how they were analyzed,

drawn conclusions based on the data, and included unexpected or unusual results in their article.

The style of writing and presentation is scholarly. I would rate this research as good.
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References

Chegini, Z., Shariful Islam, S., Kolawole, I., Lotfi, M., Nobakht, A., Aziz Karkan, H., &

Behforoz, A. (2022). An educational intervention to improve self-efficacy and knowledge

of falls prevention among hospitalized patients. International Journal Of Health

Promotion And Education, 1-12. doi: 10.1080/14635240.2022.2086898

Mbango, C. (2021). Nurses as Agents of Safety: Identifying unique contributors to falls in

hospitalized Adult Hematology Patients: A Retrospective Study. Journal Of Medical

&Amp; Clinical Nursing, 1-4. doi: 10.47363/jmcn/2021(2)125

Miguel Montoya, I., Ortí Lucas, R., Ferrer Ferrándiz, E., Martín Baena, D., & Montejano

Lozoya, R. (2017). Evaluation of the effect of an intervention on the nutritional status of

hospitalized patients. Medicina Clínica (English Edition), 148(7), 291-296. doi:

10.1016/j.medcle.2016.10.058

Montejano-Lozoya, R., Miguel-Montoya, I., Gea-Caballero, V., Mármol-López, M. I., Ruíz-

Hontangas, A., & Ortí-Lucas, R. (2020). Impact of nurses’ intervention in the prevention

of falls in hospitalized patients. International Journal of Environmental Research and

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7504031/pdf/ijerph-17-06048.pdf