OPAT fall prevention program
Abstract:
Oncology nurses provide specialized, holistic care that optimizes clinical and quality-of-life outcomes in patients with cancer. Patients with cancer are at increased risk for falls because of the effects of the disease and its treatments. Falls can negatively affect cancer outcomes by delaying care, increasing medical appointments, and impairing physical function. Although successful in inpatient settings, the effectiveness of fall prevention programs in the outpatient oncology setting requires additional study because of their unique nature and quality and safety concerns. This quality improvement project reduced falls by 25% in an outpatient infusion center by implementing a patient-tailored fall prevention program.
Reference:
Quinn M, Miaskowski C. Implementing an Outpatient Infusion Service Fall Prevention Program. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2026 Jan 26;30(1):27-32. doi: 10.1188/26.CJON.27-32. PMID: 41650143.