Summary of Evidence on Fall Prevention Measures in Inpatients

Abstract

<i>Objective</i> To search and evaluate the evidences of fall prevention measures in inpatients, and to summarize the evidences. <i>Methods</i> to retrieve database to September 2021 in the guide and the database (database construction measures of preventing falls in hospitalized patients the summary and system evaluation guidelines, relevant evidence), using something II Chinese version, "the 2016 edition of JBI authenticity of system evaluation paper assessment tool" and "2014 edition JBI evidence classification and grade system" to evaluate quality of literature and evidence grading. <i>Results</i> A total of 15 literatures were included, including 3 guidelines and 12 systematic reviews. Among the 15 pieces of evidence, 11 pieces are at the recommendation level of A and 4 pieces are at the recommendation level of B, The recommended levels are generally high. According to the evaluation and extraction results, the best evidence summary of prevention measures in 2 parts and 5 aspects, including 12 pieces, was finally formed. The five aspects of preventive measures are drug management, environmental modification, intervention for patients and caregivers, and intervention for health care personnel. <i>Conclusion</i> Medical staff should standardize and guide patients to master fall prevention measures according to the relevant level of evidence-based medical evidence, effectively ensure the safety of patients and reduce the loss caused by falls of patients.