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Developing networks between residential aged care facilities as a result of engagement in a falls prevention project: an action research study
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Lea, E and Andrews, S and Haines, T and Nitz, J and Haralmbous, B and Moore, K and Hill, K and Robinson, A, Developing networks between residential aged care facilities as a result of engagement in a falls prevention project: an action research study, Contemporary Nurse: A Journal for The Australian Nursing Profession, 52, (2-3) pp. 163-175. ISSN 1037-6178 (2016) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2016 Taylor & Francis
DOI: doi:10.1080/10376178.2015.1129911
Abstract
BACKGROUND:Residential aged care facility staff often operate in isolation. Research is lacking on networking between facilities.
AIMS: To explore outcomes associated with network formation between two residential aged care facilities as part of an action research approach to reducing falls.
DESIGN: Action research approach with qualitative data collected.
METHODS:Twelve residential aged care facility staff from two facilities in regional X, Australia, formed a falls prevention action research group. Thematic analysis was undertaken of 22 audio-recorded fortnightly group meetings.
RESULTS: This was the first opportunity for participants to meet colleagues from another facility in a professional context. The formation of an inter-facility network enabled the sharing of ideas and systems related to evidence-based falls prevention activities and other issues and galvanised a collaborative focus for action.
CONCLUSIONS: An action research process can be used to create an inter-facility network. Such networks can decrease staff isolation and facilitate best resident care.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | accidental falls; community networks; evidence-based practice; health services research; nursing; residential aged care facilities; action research |
Research Division: | Health Sciences |
Research Group: | Nursing |
Research Field: | Aged care nursing |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Provision of health and support services |
Objective Field: | Nursing |
UTAS Author: | Lea, E (Dr Emma Lea) |
UTAS Author: | Andrews, S (Dr Sharon Andrews) |
UTAS Author: | Robinson, A (Professor Andrew Robinson) |
ID Code: | 105542 |
Year Published: | 2016 (online first 2015) |
Deposited By: | Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre |
Deposited On: | 2016-01-07 |
Last Modified: | 2017-11-02 |
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