Abstract:Summary:A patient's fall especially in the elderly population in connection with hospitalization presents a major problem. Recurrent falls and fear of them often confine the patient to bed with considerable negative consequences including progression of Disuse Syndrome. This report is focused on the issues of falls by hospitalized patients. The survey uses the quantitative method with evaluation of the data received, expressed in percentages. The research reveals the problems that occur in connection with pati… Show more
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