Here is the synopsis of our sample research paper on Outline for the Introduction of a Falls Prevention Program. Have the paper e-mailed to you 24/7/365.
Essay / Research Paper Abstract
This 3 page paper is an introduction for the implantation of a program to reduce falls in clients of a home care agency. Three sections are present; an introduction, an outline of the problem and an outline of the proposed solution with a rationale. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Page Count:
3 pages (~225 words per page)
File: TS65_TEfallsabst.doc
Buy This Term Paper »
Unformatted sample text from the term paper:
the overall cost of care. The result of falls may include a range of serious including fractures, heamtomas, cerebral contusion, traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage and internal trauma such as hepatic or
splenic injury. The serious nature of the conditions, especially in a vulnerable population is emphasized by the fact that in hospitals these are all modifiable injuries under the NYPORTS -
The New York Patient Occurrence and Tracking System. The impact of a fall at home may be even more serious, there may not be someone to help when the fall
occurs and the impact on coping with everyday activities may be far reaching. Problem Focus May falls are preventable, so it may be argued that a
home care agency has both a duty of care to the patients and an ethical duty to help maintain the health of the patients. PTHC cares for a wide
range of patients in their own home. It is the aim of the organization to promote health and well being with a personalized service; this is a part of the
PTHC mission statement. The problem faced by PTHC is an increased incidence rate of falls over recent month. The fall rate has increased; the incidence rate has risen from 15%
to 35%. The problem is the increase in the rate of falls and a need to reduce the incidence rate. At the current time there is no universal intervention program
within the organization. Research has indicated that interventions following the individual assessment of patients can have a significant impact on reducing the incidence of falls (Lord et al, 2005).
It was noted that not all falls could be prevented, but with intervention the risk rate could be significantly reduced (Lord et al, 2005). Proposed Solution and Rationale To
...