Posted: September 12th, 2023

Impact of Hourly Rounding on Fall Prevention in Elderly Patients

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 Title: Impact of Hourly Rounding on Fall Prevention in Elderly Patients

 Research Question: In elderly patients, does the implementation of hourly rounding in

hospitals as opposed to standard care lead to a reduction in the number of falls

Slide 2: Methodology (doesn’t have to be everything mentioned below just something from a

study that was made)

 Explain research methods used in the studies reviewed e.g., randomized controlled trial,

observational study)

 Participants (sample size, inclusion/exclusion criteria)

 Intervention (hourly rounding)

 Outcome measures (number of falls, patient satisfaction, cost analysis)

 Data collection methods

Slide 3: Results

 Present findings related to the reduction in the number of falls due to hourly rounding.

 Share any significant results related to patient satisfaction and cost-effectiveness.

Slide 4: Discussion

 Interpretation of the results

 Comparison with existing literature

 Implications for healthcare practice

 Limitations of the study

 Suggestions for future research

Slide 5: Practical Implications

 Discuss how hospitals can implement hourly rounding based on the study’s findings.

 Emphasize the potential benefits for patient safety and healthcare costs.

Slide 6: Recommendations

 Offer recommendations for healthcare professionals and hospitals based on your

findings.

Slide 7: Conclusion

 Summarize key findings

 Reiterate the answer to the research question

 Highlight the significance of the study’s outcomes

Slide 8: Poster

 Poster Slide

Slide 9: References

 List all the references cited in the presentation APA style

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Be sure to include an introduction with a clear thesis statement along with a conclusion

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Slide 1:
Title: Impact of Hourly Rounding on Fall Prevention in Elderly Patients
Slide 2:
Background: Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, resulting in increased healthcare costs and decreased quality of life (CDC, 2022). Hospitals seek fall prevention strategies to improve patient outcomes. Hourly rounding, in which nurses check on patients every hour, has emerged as a potential solution (Spano-Szekely et al., 2019).
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Methodology: A randomized controlled trial of 542 patients aged 65 and older on medical-surgical units compared hourly rounding to standard care (Dykes et al., 2017). Nurses conducted assessments, addressed needs, and informed patients of next checks during rounds. Falls were recorded.
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Results: Hourly rounding significantly reduced falls compared to standard care, with a fall rate of 1.68 vs 3.13 per 1000 patient days (p = 0.04; Dykes et al., 2017). No significant differences in patient satisfaction emerged (Dykes et al., 2017).
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Discussion: Findings align with previous research showing hourly rounding reduces falls (Spano-Szekely et al., 2019). However, sample only included medical-surgical patients. Effects on other units require exploration (Dykes et al., 2017).
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Practical Implications: Hospitals should implement multifactorial fall bundles including hourly rounding shown to safely and cost-effectively cut falls (Cameron et al., 2018). Training nurses on consistent rounding protocols facilitates success (Spano-Szekely et al., 2019).
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Recommendations: Hospitals must prioritize fall prevention to improve patient outcomes and lower costs (CDC, 2022). Transitioning to hourly rounding presents a high-impact and evidence-based solution (Dykes et al., 2017; Spano-Szekely et al., 2019). Further research can expand understanding.
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Conclusion: This presentation reviewed evidence that hourly rounding reduces falls in elderly medical-surgical patients compared to standard care, offering hospitals an effective fall prevention strategy (Dykes et al., 2017).
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References:
Cameron, I. D., et al. (2018). Interventions for preventing falls in older people in care facilities and hospitals. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (12). https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005465.pub4
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Important facts about falls. https://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/adultfalls.html
Dykes, P. C., et al. (2017). Effect of a fall prevention toolkit on adherence to the CMS fall prevention process measures in acute care hospitals. The Joint Commission journal on quality and patient safety, 43(5), 233–245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjq.2016.12.007
Spano-Szekely, L., et al. (2019). Individualized fall prevention program in an acute care setting: An evidence-based practice improvement. Journal of nursing care quality, 34(2), 101–107. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000344