Abstract

The research is a quantitative study that explores the accidental falls and the factors associated with the same in Thailand. The study is cross-sectional research that occurred from 2007 to 2017 with a specific observation of the incidence of falls among elderly patients. The research question was “what is the prevalence of accidental falls among old patients in Thailand?” The investigation was to find the prevalence and the changes that have occurred to the population over the years considering the various implications associated with the same. The sample size for the four years examined was 11,370, 11,061, 13,775, and 12,457. The attribute of the population was elderly patients hospitalized and aged above 60 years. The setting of the research was in the Thailand hospitals whereby the prevalence was determined based on the presenting characteristics and the ideal aspects that came up following the key and elements observed in the general population. The researcher’s findings were that the risk of falling was at a 4.7% prevalence. The associated factors with the fall among the elderly patients include alcohol consumption, smoking, lack of exercise, and outdoor lavatories.

Qualitative Study

McConville, A., & Hooven, K. (2021). Factors influencing the implementation of falls prevention practice in primary care. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 33(2), 108-116. https://journals.lww.com/jaanp/Fulltext/2021/02000/Factors_influencing_the_implementation_of_falls.5.aspx

Abstract

The research is a qualitative study that examines the factors influencing the implementation of fall prevention practices during primary care in various facilities. Focusing on the ideals of healthcare services, the research explores what should be done in helping the patients become independent. The research question was “What are the factors that influence the implementation of prevention practices during primary care in various facilities?” Following the research question, the study focused on investigating the factors and coming up with the right evidence associated with the risk mentioned. The sample involved in the study was a peer-review of 18 articles that talk about the implementation of fall prevention techniques in primary care. The setting of the study is in the United States hospitals where primary care is administered. The qualitative research findings concluded that the determinants of the implementation of fall prevention techniques include healthcare provider beliefs, time constraints during primary care, financial issues, and the patient engagement that determines the nature and outcomes associated with the same.