| Project/Area Number |
23792560
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Research Field |
Fundamental nursing
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| Research Institution | Toho University (2013-2014)
St. Luke's College of Nursing (2011-2012) |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2011-04-28 – 2015-03-31
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| Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 2014)
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| Budget Amount *help |
¥2,730,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥630,000)
Fiscal Year 2013: ¥260,000 (Direct Cost: ¥200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥60,000)
Fiscal Year 2012: ¥1,820,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥420,000)
Fiscal Year 2011: ¥650,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥150,000)
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| Keywords | 点滴スタンド / 転倒 / 歩行 |
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
A questionnaire was administered to nurses throughout Japan to gain an understanding of IV pole usage, accidental falls, and risky situations when using IV poles. The questionnaire revealed that 18.6% of nurses have had patients fall, and 85.7% have felt there to be risk of falls when using IV poles. Interview surveys with patients using IV poles showed that while they have difficulty using them in cramped toilets, on uneven/stepped surfaces, and when putting away meal dishes, they also find alternative uses for IV poles and look for safe maneuvering techniques that prevent fatigue. In addition, to verify the appropriate position for maneuvering when walking, 3D motion analysis and subjective assessment were carried out on healthy men. It was concluded that placing the IV pole diagonally forward of the body is a suitable maneuvering position.
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