Stepping to Stability and Fall Prevention in Adult Psychiatric Patients

作者:Emory Sara L*; Silva Susan G; Christopher Eric J; Edwards Pamela B; Wahl Leanne E
来源:Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 2011, 49(12): 31-37.
DOI:10.3928/02793695-20111102-01

摘要

Fall prevention is a major area of concern in inpatient settings. This article reports on the feasibility of implementing a daily exercise program that features line dancing to promote stability, balance, and flexibility in adult psychiatric patients and describes the impact of that program. Six hundred sixty-five patient charts drawn from before and after the practice change were reviewed. The fall rate after the introduction of line dancing was 2.8% compared with 3.2% before implementation. In a setting that treats both men and women of many ages and with varying levels of mobility, line dancing offers a viable approach to exercise in a secure setting.

  • 出版日期2011-12