Application of the healthcare failure mode and effect analysis model to prevent falls in elderly patients during pulmonary function testing in primary healthcare institutions

VernacularTitle:基于医疗失效模式与效应分析模型预防老年人在基层医疗卫生机构肺功能检测中跌倒的效果初探
Author: Xiaomin CHEN ¹ ; Haibing WENG ; Maokun CHEN ; Xiaolan LIU ; Yanchang LIANG
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1. 深圳市罗湖区人民医院全科医学科，深圳　518002
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Elderly; Primary healthcare institutions; Pulmonary function testing; Fall; Healthcare failure mode and effects analysis
From: Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2025;24(11):1434-1438
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: With the inclusion of health services for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in national basic public health programs, the number of elderly individuals undergoing pulmonary function testing (PFT) in primary healthcare institutions is expected to increase significantly. Adverse reactions during PFT, such as dyspnea and dizziness, increase the risk of falls among the elderly during testing. Based on the Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (HFMEA) model, our research team developed an improved protocol for PFT procedures for elderly patients in primary healthcare institutions and conducted a preliminary evaluation of its effectiveness. The results demonstrate that advanced medical risk management tools can optimize PFT procedures in primary healthcare settings, offering valuable insights for enhancing PFT services for the elderly.