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Abstract
Background: Aging is a gradual process that causes organ system function to deteriorate and physiological reserve to dwindle. Damage theories describe cellular or molecular damage caused by environmental disturbances or metabolic by-products. Aim of Study: to assess the nurse’s knowledge and practice for reducing fall among old adult women at Beni-Suef University Hospital. Research design: A descriptive exploratory design Setting: The study was conducted at outpatient Clinics at Beni-Suef University Hospital. Sample: A descriptive cross sectional sampling composed from 100 nurses (male and female) who were providing care for patients connected to direct patient care at Beni-Suef hospital. Tools: Four tools were used in this study; Tool I: Personal characteristics of nurses, Tool II: Knowledge assessment sheet, Tool III: Nurses’ practices checklist, Tool IV: fall prevention measures Results: The study found that nearly two thirds of nurses (62.0%) have good knowledge about fall prevention, while less than one fifth (17.0%) have poor level. Less than two thirds (61.0%) are Competent in fall prevention total practices, while almost two fifths (39.0%) are Incompetent Conclusion: The study found that nearly two thirds of nurses had good knowledge about fall prevention among elderly women during hospitalization, while more than one fifth had average level. Less than two thirds were Competent, but almost two fifths were Incompetent. Recommendation: Further study should be conducted to understand the combination of factors that produce successful unit-level fall prevention strategies.