Medication use as a risk factor for inpatient falls in Department of Psychiatry

Abstract

To analyze the reasons of fall in psychiatric inpatients and study the medication compliance before them fall as well as assess the risk factors. Finally, according to the related factors, medical institutions can make effective preventive measures to avoid the occurrence of fall. It can help hospitals to avoid medical disputes and improve the quality of nursing. The fall of psychiatric patients is significantly related to the medication. It is important to strengthen the management of the drug easily lead to fall, and to strengthen the guidance of drug use.

Keywords:

• Psychopath
• Fall
• Medication use
• Case–crossover design