Published on in Vol 10, No 7 (2021): July

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/24974, first published .
Examining the Relationship Between Environmental Factors and Inpatient Hospital Falls: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study

Examining the Relationship Between Environmental Factors and Inpatient Hospital Falls: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study

Examining the Relationship Between Environmental Factors and Inpatient Hospital Falls: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study

Ronald I Shorr   1 * , MD, MS ;   Sherry Ahrentzen   2 * , PhD ;   Stephen L Luther   3 * , PhD ;   Chad Radwan   3 * , PhD ;   Bridget Hahm   3 * , MA, MPH ;   Mahshad Kazemzadeh   2 * , PhD ;   Slande Alliance   4 * , MPH, MCHES ;   Gail Powell-Cope   4 * , PhD ;   Gary M Fischer   5 , MArch

1 Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Centers, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL, United States

2 Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, College of Design, Construction and Planning, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States

3 Research Service, James A Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL, United States

4 Research Service, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL, United States

5 Office of Facilities Standards Service/Office of Facilities Planning, Office of Construction and Facilities Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC, United States

*these authors contributed equally

Corresponding Author:

  • Mahshad Kazemzadeh, PhD
  • Shimberg Center for Housing Studies
  • College of Design, Construction and Planning
  • University of Florida
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