Risk of Falls in Patients in Health Care Facilities A Literature Review and Implications Clinical

Abstract

Patient falls are a common safety issue in healthcare facilities, particularly in hospitals, and can lead to serious clinical and psychological consequences. This study employed a literature review method using a scoping review approach to identify factors influencing nurses' implementation of fall prevention measures in inpatient settings. The findings indicate that most nurses have not optimally carried out fall prevention efforts, even though Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are already in place. Influential factors include educational level, knowledge, years of experience, availability of facilities, workload, and hospital management. Additionally, some nurses failed to implement fall prevention measures despite the absence of such barriers. Therefore, active involvement of hospital management is essential to ensure adherence to SOPs and integrate fall prevention into nursing care plans. Furthermore, nurses' awareness and accountability regarding patient safety must be enhanced to reduce fall incidents and improve the quality of nursing services.