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The aim of this pre‐ and post‐interventional study was to analyze the cost‐effectiveness of the multicomponent fall prevention program in hospitalized patients. To achieve this aim, cost‐effectiveness analysis performed using decision tree modeling was compared with the implementation of the fall prevention program and usual care. The primary outcome was the number of patient falls. The uncertainty in cost and effectiveness data was evaluated using one‐way sensitivity analysis, best–worst‐case scenario analysis, and probabilistic sensitivity analysis. According to cost‐effectiveness analysis, implementation of the fall prevention program was dominantly cost‐effective. As a result of the probabilistic sensitivity analysis, it was revealed that, even if willing‐to‐pay per‐fall prevented value was 0, the probability of being cost‐effective was 54.4% for the fall prevention program. Economic evaluation results showed that implementing the multicomponent fall prevention program was dominantly cost‐effective in hospitalized patients. Nurses and nurse managers can benefit from economic evaluations in their decision‐making processes to implement fall prevention programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: This study's aim is to develop and psychometrically assess the Sickness Presenteeism Scale‐Nurse. Background: Evaluation of the effects of sickness presenteeism on nurses' performance and productivity is important for healthcare quality. Design: This was an instrument development and validation study. Methods: Scale items were created based on literature review and qualitative research. Data were collected from 619 nurses between October and December 2021. The factor structure of the scale was determined by explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis performed with different sample groups. Convergent and discriminant validity were investigated, and reliability was evaluated with Cronbach's α values, adjusted item‐total correlation, composite‐reliability and split‐half reliability. Results: Explanatory factor analysis showed that Sickness Presenteeism Scale‐Nurse consisted of four sub‐dimensions and 21 items and explained 57.9% of the total variance. This factor structure was confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis. The convergent and discriminant validity was confirmed. The total Cronbach's α value of the scale was calculated as 0.928, with Cronbach's α values of the sub‐dimensions calculated as 0.815–0.903; composite reliability values were calculated as 0.804–0.903. Conclusions: The Sickness Presenteeism Scale‐Nurse is a valid and reliable measurement instrument that can be used to evaluate the effect of nurses' sickness presenteeism behaviour on job performance. Summary statement: What is already known about this topic? Presenteeism can reduce work performance and productivity.Nursing is one of the occupations where presenteeism is commonly reported, but there is no scale to measure the effect of presenteeism on nurses' work performanceWhat this paper adds? In this study, the Sickness Presenteeism Scale‐Nurse, an instrument that can be used to evaluate the effects of sickness presenteeism on nurses' work performance, was developed.The Sickness Presenteeism Scale‐Nurse consists of four dimensions: general performance, patient safety, relationships within the team and emotion.This study provides evidence of the validity and reliability of the Sickness Presenteeism Scale‐Nurse.The implications of this paper: Effects of presenteeism on the performance and productivity of nurses can be evaluated by using Sickness Presenteeism Scale‐Nurse to provide information to guide policy makers in determining interventions to promote work performance and productivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: The aim of this study was to test the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Self‐Efficacy for Preventing Falls‐Nurse. Background: Patient falls have negative effects on patients and health care services. Nurses' self‐efficacy for preventing falls can affect their performance in interventions to prevent falls. Methods: The sample of this methodological study included 326 nurses who work at a university, a training and a public hospital in Turkey. The construct validity of the scale was assessed using the exploratory factor analysis, the confirmatory factor analysis and the known‐group technique. The reliability of the scale was assessed through internal consistency approaches and test–retest reliability. Results: Two factors were extracted through the exploratory factor analysis, and the factors explained 68.69% of total variance. The confirmatory factor analysis showed a significantly good fit for a two‐factor structure. Satisfactory evidence was found for test–retest reliability and internal consistency reliability. Conclusion: The Turkish version of the Self‐Efficacy for Preventing Falls‐Nurse is a reliable and valid scale for assessing nurses' self‐efficacy for preventing falls. Implications for Nursing Management: Nurse managers can assess nurses' self‐efficacy for preventing falls by using the Turkish version of the Self‐Efficacy for Preventing Falls‐Nurse. Moreover, they can identify where to focus on improving nurses' self‐efficacy by analysing scores of subscales and items. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Patient falls cause economic loss in hospitals, as well as patient injuries. This study aimed to calculate the additional hospital cost and length of stay (LOS) due to fall-related serious injuries and to identify the determining factors for both outcomes. A matched case-control design was used in the study. It was conducted with a case group of 39 patients and a control group of 39 patients in 28 hospitals in izmir, Turkey. The additional hospital cost and LOS due to fall-related serious injuries were calculated to be US$3,302.60 and 14.61 days, respectively. Precautionary initiatives for the injurious falls can prevent patients from getting injured and avoid increases in cost and LOS due to these injuries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]