Hignett Youde Reid 2014 patient falls audit HFES_2014_.pdf (242.89 kB)
Download fileUsing the DIAL-F systems model as the conceptual framework for an audit of in-patient falls resk management
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posted on 2017-06-15, 11:28 authored by Sue HignettSue Hignett, Jane Youde, James ReidMost interventions for managing (reducing) the risks associated with in-patient falls have used a clinical approach to address underlying frailty and illness (physical and mental) with drugs, technology and therapy. This paper reports the results of a two stage audit on in-patient falls risk management at two teaching hospitals in the UK in July 2013 using the DIAL-F systems model as a Human Factors/Ergonomics (HFE) conceptual framework to explore patient engagement with falls risk management. Some safety critical system misalignments were found, and it is suggested that a future HFE intervention might include addressing the problems of (1) reach distances to walking aids and (2) obstacles in the bedside area for patients needing mobility assistance.
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