Using a range of interventions to prevent falls in hospital
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The incidence and cost of falls in hospital are outlined, recommending ways that nurses can adopt to prevent the falls. Multifaceted interventions and tremendous care could prove to be an effective way to reduce the number of falls.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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Brief interventions for people who drink heavily; health care professionals can intervene to educate clients on the risks of heavy drinking
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Information about brief nursing interventions to educate heavy drinkers is presented. Brief interventions may be useful for patients overindulge in alcohol but are not yet dependent on it.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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`Nurses can play a key role in tackling alcohol misuse?'
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The author advises nurses to help prevent binge drinking.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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