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Outcomes from the Implementation of a Facility-Specific Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Intervention Program in Residential Aged Care
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Nitz, J and Cyarto, E and Andrews, S and Fearn, M and Fu, S and Haines, T and Haralambous, B and Hill, K and Hunt, S and Lea, E and Moore, K and Renehan, B and Robinson, A, Outcomes from the Implementation of a Facility-Specific Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Intervention Program in Residential Aged Care, Geriatric Nursing, 33, (1) pp. 41-50. ISSN 0197-4572 (2012) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2012 Mosby, Inc.
DOI: doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2011.11.002
Abstract
For residents in long-term care facilities, falling is a major concern requiring preventive intervention. A prospective cohort study measured the impact of falls reduction following the implementation of evidence-based fall prevention interventions in 9 Australian residential care facilities. An external project team provided a comprehensive audit of current practice. Facilitated by an action research approach, interventions were individualized to be facility- and patient-specific and included the following: environmental modifications such as low beds and height-adjustable chairs, movement alarms, hazard removal, and hip protectors. Participants included 670 residents and 650 staff from 9 facilities across 3 states. A significant reduction of falls were observed per site in the proportion of fallers (P = .044) and single fallers (P = .04). However, overall the number of falls was confounded by multiple falls in residents. Reduction in fallers was sustained in the 6-month follow-up phase. Positive outcomes from interventions varied between facilities. Further research is necessary to target frequent fallers.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | Falls Prevention Intervention |
Research Division: | Health Sciences |
Research Group: | Health services and systems |
Research Field: | Health care administration |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Evaluation of health and support services |
Objective Field: | Evaluation of health outcomes |
UTAS Author: | Andrews, S (Dr Sharon Andrews) |
UTAS Author: | Lea, E (Dr Emma Lea) |
UTAS Author: | Robinson, A (Professor Andrew Robinson) |
ID Code: | 75789 |
Year Published: | 2012 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 17 |
Deposited By: | Health Sciences B |
Deposited On: | 2012-02-16 |
Last Modified: | 2013-05-08 |
Downloads: | 0 |
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