To investigate the discrepancies between fall risk and fall awareness among hospitalized elderly cataract patients, emphasizing the need for precise fall prevention assessments and interventions in clinical practice.
Key Findings:
The fall risk score of hospitalized elderly cataract patients was 6.56 ± 3.44, indicating a moderate level of risk.
The fall awareness score was 54.45 ± 11.27, also indicating a moderate level of awareness.
62.50% of high-risk patients exhibited insufficient awareness, while 67.58% of low-risk patients displayed excessive awareness, highlighting a concerning trend in risk perception.
Factors associated with fall risk included age, marital status, education level, sleep quality, residence, medication history, and underlying diseases.
Interpretation:
The study demonstrates a mismatch between fall risk and fall awareness among hospitalized elderly cataract patients, underscoring the need for improved assessments and tailored interventions.
Limitations:
The study used convenience sampling, which may limit the generalizability of the findings and the applicability of results to broader populations.
The assessment tools may not capture all relevant factors influencing fall risk and awareness, potentially overlooking critical variables.
Conclusion:
Incorporating fall awareness assessment into routine nursing screenings is recommended to implement individualized fall prevention interventions, thereby enhancing patient safety.
