Fall prevention in hospitals: an integrative review.

Sandra L Spoelstra; Barbara A. Given; Charles W Given

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Fall prevention in hospitals: an integrative review.

March 2, 2012

Spoelstra SL, Given BA, Given CW. Clin Nurs Res. 2011;21(1).

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Analyzing literature on fall prevention, this review provides evidence to guide nurse administrators in developing fall prevention programs.

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