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Activity Number:
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418
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Type:
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Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012 : 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
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Sponsor:
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Health Policy Statistics Section
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| Abstract - #304119 |
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Title:
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An Evaluation of a Sitter Reduction Program Intervention
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Author(s):
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Lewis VanBrackle*+ and LeeAnna Spiva and Donna Hunter and Therese Feiner and Darcia Jones and Jayne Petefish
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Companies:
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Kennesaw State University and WellStar Health System and WellStar Health System and WellStar Health System and WellStar Health System and WellStar Health System
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Address:
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1980 Towne Manor Drive, Kennesaw, GA, 30144, United States
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Keywords:
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sitter reduction program ;
sitter use ;
falls
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Abstract:
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Hospitals utilize sitters as an alternative to reduce patient falls. The study purpose is to evaluate the effectiveness of a sitter reduction program by examining the differences among sitter use and falls in an acute care hospital. Findings indicate a significant decrease in sitter use and falls remained constant. Reducing sitter use is possible without significantly increasing fall rates.
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