ABSTRACT
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE FAMILY'S ROLE IN FALL PREVENTION AND FALL SAFETY INCIDENTS
By:
Supinarsih

Falls are not only a significant global public health issue but also a rapidly growing one. Falls not only result in injuries but also increase length of stay and cost of care. Preventing falls is not solely the responsibility of staff and nurses; the role of families as caregivers during hospitalization is crucial in preventing falls. This study aims to describe the role of families in fall prevention and fall safety incidents in the inpatient ward of 'Aisyiyah Ponorogo General Hospital. This descriptive study involved 67 families of high-risk patients, out of a total population of 267 per year, using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through a questionnaire on family roles in fall prevention and reports of fall safety incidents.
The study found that 92.5% of families played a positive role in fall prevention, with 0% of fall safety incidents. Positive family roles in fall prevention during hospitalization included assisting with the patient's toileting needs and taking turns caring for the patient with other family members. Families have a bad role in preventing falls by stating that they rarely help patients to use safe and non-slip footwear when walking.

Keywords: Family Role, Fall Prevention, Patient Safety Incidents