E-learning as an effective method in the prevention of patient falls

Abstract

Patient falls deteriorate patients’ functional condition and quality of life, and increase their treatment costs. E-learning is considered an effective way to gain knowledge and competencies for quality and safety in nursing practice. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an e-learning course for nurses in preventing in-patient falls.

Keywords

• falls
• patients
• nurses
• e-learning
• effectiveness
• prevention
• padci
• pacienti
• medicinske sestre
• e-izobraževanje
• uspešnost
• preprečevanje