Reducing inpatient falls with a mobility-first, multidisciplinary intervention at a VA Medical Center.

A study published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine examined a multidisciplinary, mobility-focused intervention designed to reduce inpatient falls at a VA Medical Center. The program prioritized getting patients moving as a core fall-prevention strategy rather than relying primarily on restrictive precautions. Physical therapists are key contributors to such mobility-first approaches, making these findings directly relevant to inpatient PT practice and fall-reduction quality initiatives.

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