Preventing falls in the hospital context: Perspective of nursing residents in light of environmental theory / Prevenção de quedas no contexto hospitalar: Perspectiva dos residentes de enfermagem à luz da teoria ambientalista

Abstract

Objective: To identify the perspective of nursing residents in the hospital environment on environmental factors in preventing falls; Analyze environmental factors and correlate them with Florence Nigthingale's environmental theory. Methods: The present study is descriptive-exploratory in nature, with a qualitative data approach. This work comes from the dissertation entitled: Educational measures implemented by resident nurses for patients vulnerable to falls in the hospital context. Results: Participants understand that the hospital environment can influence the risk of falls. Among the most cited environmental factors are non-elevated railings; Distance of beds from the nursing station; unsanitary bathrooms. Final Considerations: Residents demonstrated an understanding of the environmental factors that impact falls and what pre-established actions are taken to prevent falls from occurring. However, a larger sample, with a quantitative method, could be beneficial in future studies.