Table 3 Average scores for attitudes regarding falls (N = 162)

1

10

I think I should respond promptly when patients ask for help to move.

2

7

I think that patients’ fall risk should be assessed upon admission.

3

11

I do not think that fall-related physical injury is severe.^a

4

6

I think I should actively nurse patients to prevent falls.

5

1

I am interested in the occurrence of inpatient falls.

6

4

I think that fall prevention is a high priority in nursing.

7

5

I am interested in nursing interventions to prevent falls.

8

13

I would feel guilty if a patient fell.

9

3

I think that falls in hospitals are an important responsibility for nurses.

10

2

I think that inpatient falls are inevitable.^a

11

12

I think that the hospital environment is safe with respect to falls.^a

12

8

I think that fall-prevention education provided upon admission is sufficient.^a

13

9

I think that falls occur because of the patient’s condition.^a

Total