Oncology Nursing

Scientists at Wayne State University Discuss Research in Oncology Nursing

Published in Cancer Weekly, March 22nd, 2011

2011 MAR 22 -- According to a study from the United States, "Preventing falls continues to be a serious issue faced by hospitals. Several studies have demonstrated an increased need for safety in hospitalized patients with cancer compared to other hospitalized populations."

"In addition, several fall-prevention studies in hospital settings have reported high rates of falls and injuries in this population. A cancer diagnosis is a significant risk factor for falling; however, few hospital studies have examined patients with cancer independently to determine why they are at greater risk for falls and injuries. with cancer are a unique population because cancer...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2011-03-22)

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