Falls with Injuries: Short and Long Term Objectives

Falls with Injuries
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Short-Term Goals and Objectives
The goals and objectives of fall prevention should be broad and multifaceted. The main objectives include; 1. Minimize harm associated with aged people who tend to fall ADDIN EN.CITE Reuben20171143(Reuben, Gill, & Lamb, 2017)1143114317Reuben, DBGill, TMLamb, SSTRIDE: A PRAGMATIC TRIAL OF A MULTIFACTORIAL APPROACH TO REDUCE SERIOUS FALLS INJURIESInnovation in AgingInnovation in Aging1007-10071suppl_120172399-5300(Reuben, Gill, & Lamb, 2017) and 2. Make it convenient to analyze high-risk patients. 3. Arrange for protection companions. 4. Keep the patient busy in the hospital setting to avoid other unsafe activities. 5. Set bed alarms for the patients. 6. Ensure safety rounds on a regular basis to fulfill the patient’s needs and make it sure that the patient is safe in the hospital setting.
Long-Term Goals and Objectives
Some of the long-term objectives include the introduction of exercise programs that minimize falls-related injuries. The balance exercise along with lower limb support workout is quite effective. The steady preventative measures to avoid falls include common precautions and tailored mediations to identify particular risk areas for patients. Modified care planning and fall risk assessment in the hospital setting for patients are basic long-term goals. There are various other exercises that are helpful to increase individual preferences. A professional therapist can treat patients in a more effectual manner ADDIN EN.CITE Bergen20161141(Bergen, 2016)1141114117Bergen, GwenFalls and fall injuries among adults aged≥ 65 years—United States, 2014MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly reportMMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report652016(Bergen, 2016). The goal of using medicine is to target and modify the prescription related to falls and the risk of injuries is effective. For instance, the prescription regarding vitamin B supplements for aged people is quite effective. It makes the bones stronger and reduces the risks of falls with injuries.
Buy-In: Who and Why
Aged people in the community are the specific target as buy-in. The reason is that older people are at higher risk of falls with injuries because of various reasons ADDIN EN.CITE Handrigan20171142(Handrigan et al., 2017)1142114217Handrigan, GAMaltais, NGagné, MLamontagne, PHamel, DTeasdale, NHue, OCorbeil, PBrown, JPJean, SSex-specific association between obesity and self-reported falls and injuries among community-dwelling Canadians aged 65 years and olderOsteoporosis internationalOsteoporosis international483-49428220170937-941X(Handrigan et al., 2017). For instance, older people are frail and deficiency of vitamin D makes them vulnerable to falls with injuries. Therefore, it is essential to take protective measures for older people.
Strategies for Buy-In
Strategies for buy-in include a variety of care such as hospital care, primary care, long-term care plans, and home care. To offer comprehensive care to aged people, a collaboration of nurses with other members of the inter-professional team is essential. It is important to assess the bone health and risk of fractures in older people to provide primary and secondary interventions accordingly ADDIN EN.CITE Reuben20171140(D. B. Reuben et al., 2017)1140114017Reuben, David BGazarian, PriscillaAlexander, NeilAraujo, KatyBaker, DorothyBean, Jonathan FBoult, ChadCharpentier, PeterDuncan, PamelaLatham, NancyThe Strategies to Reduce Injuries and Develop Confidence in Elders Intervention: Falls Risk Factor Assessment and Management, Patient Engagement, and Nurse Co‐managementJournal of the American Geriatrics SocietyJournal of the American Geriatrics Society2733-2739651220170002-8614(Reuben et al., 2017). Measures regarding fall prevention should be taken according to the DMAIC model which consists of five steps. The implementation of five elements will be quite effectual to avoid...