Running head: PICOT ASSIGNMENT 1
PICOT Assignment Patient Falls Prevention Nursing
Name
Institution
Date
, PICOT ASSIGNMENT 2
PICOT Assignment Patient Falls Prevention Nursing
Introduction
Patient fall is one of the most avoidable reasons for healthcare complications. Falls are a
common occurrence, especially among the geriatric population. They often result in increased
cost of care, unnecessary injury and reduced quality of life among patients. Falls also affect the
psychosocial wellbeing of affected as patients live in constant fear of falling. As care providers,
we are obliged to promote patient safety and improve the quality of life of our patients. Evidence
based guidelines provide practical interventions in reducing the incidences of falls among
patients, promoting safety and better quality of life. This paper provides a review of literature on
reducing patient falls.
A Comparison of Research Questions
The study by Zubkoff et al. (2017) aimed at finding out whether improved processes and
outcomes from a virtual breakthrough series on quality improvement are effective in reducing
preventable falls and fall-related injuries. DuPree, Fritz-Campiz, and Musheno (2014) wanted to
find out whether the collaborative practice can be useful in preventing patient falls. In an almost
similar experimental study, Reich, Farrell, Maloney, Drayton, and Johnson (2017) had the
objective of determining if multidisciplinary collaboration in implementing evidence-based
guidelines can reduce the occurrences of falls. Yip, Mordiffi, Wong, and Ang (2016) developed
and validated a falls assessment tool based on patient’s risks.
Huey-Ming (2010) wanted to find out the prevalence of falls that were associated with
toileting. Gregory & Watson (2013) sought to determine the effectiveness of Tai Chi in
preventing falls in older patients. Granacher et al. (2013) needed to understand the Importance
of trunk muscle strength for balance, functional performance, and fall prevention in seniors. Last
PICOT Assignment Patient Falls Prevention Nursing
Name
Institution
Date
, PICOT ASSIGNMENT 2
PICOT Assignment Patient Falls Prevention Nursing
Introduction
Patient fall is one of the most avoidable reasons for healthcare complications. Falls are a
common occurrence, especially among the geriatric population. They often result in increased
cost of care, unnecessary injury and reduced quality of life among patients. Falls also affect the
psychosocial wellbeing of affected as patients live in constant fear of falling. As care providers,
we are obliged to promote patient safety and improve the quality of life of our patients. Evidence
based guidelines provide practical interventions in reducing the incidences of falls among
patients, promoting safety and better quality of life. This paper provides a review of literature on
reducing patient falls.
A Comparison of Research Questions
The study by Zubkoff et al. (2017) aimed at finding out whether improved processes and
outcomes from a virtual breakthrough series on quality improvement are effective in reducing
preventable falls and fall-related injuries. DuPree, Fritz-Campiz, and Musheno (2014) wanted to
find out whether the collaborative practice can be useful in preventing patient falls. In an almost
similar experimental study, Reich, Farrell, Maloney, Drayton, and Johnson (2017) had the
objective of determining if multidisciplinary collaboration in implementing evidence-based
guidelines can reduce the occurrences of falls. Yip, Mordiffi, Wong, and Ang (2016) developed
and validated a falls assessment tool based on patient’s risks.
Huey-Ming (2010) wanted to find out the prevalence of falls that were associated with
toileting. Gregory & Watson (2013) sought to determine the effectiveness of Tai Chi in
preventing falls in older patients. Granacher et al. (2013) needed to understand the Importance
of trunk muscle strength for balance, functional performance, and fall prevention in seniors. Last
