Date of Conferral
3-13-2025
Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School
Nursing
Advisor
Corinne Romano
Abstract
Summary The type of project was a staff education designed to increase staff knowledge through the implementation of an evidence-based fall prevention program tailored to an acute inpatient crisis stabilization unit. The practice problem was a lack of standardization in fall prevention. The project question was the following: Does staff education on fall prevention measures increase staff knowledge in an acute crisis stabilization unit? A total of 22 health care professionals, including registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, mental health technicians, and physical and occupational therapists, participated in the educational presentation. Pretest and posttest data showed a significant improvement in staff knowledge and attitude regarding fall prevention; descriptive statistics were used to analyze the findings. The mean pretest score was 32.29%, which increased to 95.45% in the posttest. This strongly supports the effectiveness of the intervention. Key recommendations include expanding the program to other units and tracking long-term effectiveness. The project has important implications for nursing practice, demonstrating the value of structured education and tailored intervention. The project also promotes positive social change by fostering inclusivity and improving care quality, aligning with broader goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Recommended Citation
Ako-Ebot, Kerenge Ayuk, "Fall Prevention in an Acute Inpatient Crisis Stabilization Unit" (2025). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 17449.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/17449
