Falls in Older People Prevention & Management, Third Edition By Rein Tideiksaar, Ph.D.

About the Author
Preface
Introduction

Section One: Understanding Falls and Falls Management

• Chapter One: Consequences of Falls
  • Mortality
  • Morbidity
  • Family Concerns
  • Institutional Effects
    
    
• Chapter Two: Causes of Falling and Fall Risk
  • Intrinsic Factors (Age-Related Changes, Pathological Conditions, Acute Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Medications)
  • Extrinsic Factors (Physical Environment, Restraint Devices, Footwear, Situational Circumstances)
  • Risk Factors for Falls and Injury
    
    
• Chapter Three: Clinical Assessment and Evaluation
  • Fall Assessment
  • Fall Risk Assessment
  • Clinical Evaluation
    
    
• Chapter Four: Preventive Strategies to Reduce Fall Risk
  • Medical Strategies
  • Rehabilitative Strategies
  • Environmental Strategies
  • Fall Prevention Programs
    
    
• Chapter Five: Environmental Modifications
  • Lighting
  • Floor Surfaces
  • Hallways
  • Beds
  • Seating
  • Bathroom
  • Tables and Nightstands
  • Storage Areas
    
    
• Chapter Six: Reducing Mechanical and Chemical Restraints
  • Rationale
  • Management

• Part A: Guidelines
  • Best Clinical Practices in Acute Care Hospitals and Nursing Facilities
  • Fall Risk Assessment
  • Fall Prevention and Restraint Avoidance Program
  • Restraint/Non-Restraint Utilization Program
  • Measuring Fall Rates and Restraint Use Rates
  • Eyes and Ears Program
  • Ambulation Device Measurement
  • Ambulation Device Utilization
  • Bed Safety
  • Side Rail Utilization Assessment
     
• Part B: Forms
  • Performance-Oriented Environmental Mobility Screen (POEMS)
  • Injury and Acute Medical Problems Checklist
  • Fall Risk Checklist
  • Restraint/Non-Restraint Assessment and Care Planning Tool
  • Side Rail Assessment and Care Planning Tool
  • Wheelchair Problems and Modifications Checklist
  • Discharge Teaching Sheets 

Appendix: Case Study Exercises
Bibliography
Index