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Category: Research Abstract title: Fall Risk

Nurses' and Patient Care Technicians' Perceptions of Toileting Patients on High

Authors: Maureen Barrett, RN-BC, MS, Vida Vizgirda, RN, PhD, JD, OCN, Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine nurses’ and PCTs’ perceptions of toileting High Fall Risk patients. / Design: A descriptive design using a survey methodology approach. / Method: Nurses’ and PCTs’ perceptions were measured with the Toileting Practice Survey. This survey includes 21 items which represent four general domains related to toileting High Fall Risk patients (Assessment, Patient, Equipment, and Nursing Care). The study was conducted at a major healthcare system that includes four hospitals. / Results: Two hundred twenty one nurses and 186 PCTs completed the survey. Significant differences were found between Nurses and PCTs in identification of patient characteristics associated with risk of toileting related falls (p