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| Author | Patel, Radhika | ||||
| Title | Patient safety of older adults with cognitive impairment: Evaluation of a service improvement initiative | Type | Book Whole | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 76 p. | ||
| Keywords | Patient safety; Cognitive impairment; Dementia; Older adults; Hospital ward design | ||||
| Abstract | Assesses the impact of environmental changes on patient reportable events (falls and aggression) in older persons' wards, using the Kings Fund Healing the Healthy Environment tool to make small changes to a ward environment in order to create a more 'dementia-friendly' setting. Conducts a comparative analysis of incidents in the wards. Obtains staff perspectives on the changes, which included large-face clocks, identifiction of bed spaces, lavender oil diffusion, and viewing gardens. | ||||
| Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1761 | ||
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