2025 Article 6
Fall Risk Perceptions: A Study of Hospitalized Patients With Hematologic Malignancies December 2018 • Volume 22, number 6, pages E159 - E165 • DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.E159-E165 Background: Inpatient falls cause harm, increased length of stay, and high costs . Patients with hematologic malignancies have a unique set of fall risk factors, and studies indicate that patients lack accurate perception of fall risk. Objectives: This study describes patient perceptions of fall risk in people with hematologic malignancies and compares patient and nurse perceptions of fall risk. Methods : This mixed-methods study used descriptive statistical and narrative analyses. A convenience sample of patients was interviewed about perception of fall risk. Descriptive analysis of patient data and analysis around correlation between patient and nurse assessment of fall risk were completed. Findings : Themes emerged ...