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Outcomes from the Implementation of a Facility-Specific Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Intervention Program in Residential Aged Care.
- Source :
- Geriatric Nursing; Jan/Feb2012, Vol. 33 Issue 1, p41-50, 10p, 3 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01974572
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Geriatric Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 73490242
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2011.11.002