compossition paper
Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two quantitative research studies. Use the “Research Critique Guidelines – Part II” ( attached) document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide a rationale, include examples, and reference content from the study in your responses.
Use the practice problem ” fall prevention among the elderly “and two quantitative, peer‐reviewed research articles to complete this assignment.
In a 1,000–1,250 word essay, summarize two quantitative studies, explain the ways in which the findings might be used in nursing practice, and address ethical considerations associated with the conduct of the study.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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FALL PREVENTION AMONG THE ELDERLY
Background
Falls, a common term in nursing profession, are an elderly syndrome that occurs commonly and they in most cases cause mortality, reduced functionality, morbidity, and impulsive nursing admission. Falls are caused by several inclining factors that make the diagnosis, management, also preclusion a medical problem. However, cases of falls can be a sign of a person with acute problem, normal age-related problems like loss of vision, or lack of strength. According to Tinetti (2003), one-third of persons aged 65 years and above experience a fall each year of which many of them are recurrent.
As well, several of the falls results in an injury like soft tissue injury, hip fracture, and head injury among others thus accounting for 10% of emergency cases among the elderly.
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