Most and least helpful aspects of fall prevention education to prevent injurious falls: a qualitative study on nurses' perspectives

Tzeng, Huey‐Ming; Yin, Chang Yi

doi:10.1111/jocn.12295

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“…Health professionals and doctors have the potential to be effective facilitators in prevention and management of falls in the community or in hospitals or at discharge for those older people who have already fallen, but other studies have found that information provided is rarely evidence based or presented in an easy-to-understand format (Dickinson et al 2011 b ; Lee et al 2013; Tzeng and Yin 2014). The findings at the forum indicate that it is important that health-care providers recognise that older adults might be receptive to seeking and receiving falls prevention information around the time of a fall, but that it is crucial that the information is shared in a respectful and empathetic manner.…”

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How older adults would like falls prevention information delivered: fresh insights from a World Café forum

2016

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Translation of falls prevention evidence into practice is problematic. Understanding older adults’ views about falls prevention information could enhance delivery of falls prevention, resulting in better engagement and uptake of recommended activities. The aim of this study was to examine the views and preferences of community-dwelling older adults about seeking and receiving falls prevention information. A community forum using a modified World Café approach was conducted. Participants discussed five topic areas in small groups, under the guidance of table facilitators. Perspectives were captured on paper. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify factors that influence participants’ engagement and uptake of information. Seventy-three older adults participated in the forum covering wide-ranging preferences around falls prevention information. Personal experience was considered the key influence on an older adult's decision to initiate seeking information. While health professionals were often approached, alternative sources such as public libraries, peer educators and seniors’ organisations were also favoured as credible sources of information. Older adults proposed falls prevention information should be delivered with a positive tone, coupled with highly valued qualities of respect, empathy and time to listen to foster motivation to engage in recommended activities. Consumer-focused practical strategies were proposed to potentially improve future design, communication and dissemination of falls prevention information. This improvement could enhance engagement of messages and subsequent uptake of falls prevention recommended strategies.

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How older adults would like falls prevention information delivered: fresh insights from a World Café forum

2016

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“…They (three female LFPPs, one male Inuvialuit Elder, and three female Inuvialuit Elders) argued that educating those at risk of falling (i.e., Inuvialuit Elders), as well as those who assist Elders in their day-to-day lives (i.e., long-term care/home care staff, family members responsible for the care of parents or grandparents) should be a key component of Inuvialuit Elders' falls prevention programs. This finding is parallel to research that supports the BEEEACH model's education recommendations; that is, providing falls prevention education to older adults and caregivers is considered a key component of falls prevention programs (Robertson & Gillespie, 2013;Scott, 2012;Tzeng & Yin, 2014;Williams & Hadler, 2015).…”

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Culturally Safe Falls Prevention Program for Inuvialuit Elders in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada: Considerations for Development and Implementation

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Giles

2019

Can. J. Aging

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RÉSUMÉLa théorie postcoloniale a été utilisée dans cette étude pour identifier les recommandations actuelles en matière de prévention des chutes qui sont proposées par les programmeurs locaux en prévention des chutes (PLPC), afin de réduire les taux de chutes chez les aînés inuvialuits à Inuvik, dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest (Canada), et en vue de comprendre comment co-créer avec les participants des programmes de prévention des chutes qui soient culturellement sûrs pour les aînés inuvialuits. Les résultats ont montré que les aînés inuvialuits et les PLPC à Inuvik recommandent d’ajouter aux programmes existants des évaluations et des modifications environnementales, de l’activité physique et de la formation pour les aînés et les soignants. Pour que les programmes de prévention des chutes soient culturellement sûrs, les aînés considéraient aussi que ces programmes devraient inclure les stratégies suivantes : établir des liens de confiance et des relations au sein de la communauté, intégrer des interventions autochtones et non autochtones dans ces programmes, et assurer une formation sur les pratiques culturellement sécuritaires.

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“…Third, nursing staff should be provided trainingon using critical thinking skills to identify contributing fall factors and implement fall intervention strategies for residents who have no history of falls. The optimal approach of staff education could reduce fall incidents and fall related injuries [17]. Professional training on fall prevention strategies is important for nursing staff professional development as well as quality improvement [18].…”

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A Fall Prevention Quality Improvement Project in a Long Term Care Facility: Critical Analysis

2017

JNH

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Falls are a main health burden among seniors, particularly in long term care facilities. A fall prevention quality improvement project was initiated in a geriatric care organization in Ontario, Canada. The purpose of this article is to critically analyze this quality improvement project for reducing fall incident rates by using a Six Sigma model. This quality improvement project consists of conducting a root cause analysis in post fall huddles, “Falling Star” program, and providing fall prevention education for residents and families. The strengths of this quality improvement process include the root cause analysis in post fall huddles and fall prevention education. Some limitations in this quality improvement process include insufficient collaboration with inter-professional team members and the exclusion of residents who are at fall risk, but had not fallen. Three recommendations are provided to increase the possibility of success for this project, including a monthly inter-professional fall safety meeting, the expansion of the “Falling Star” program for all residents at risk of falls, and staff education and training

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Most and least helpful aspects of fall prevention education to prevent injurious falls: a qualitative study on nurses' perspectives

Cited by 12 publications

References 4 publications

How older adults would like falls prevention information delivered: fresh insights from a World Café forum

How older adults would like falls prevention information delivered: fresh insights from a World Café forum

Culturally Safe Falls Prevention Program for Inuvialuit Elders in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada: Considerations for Development and Implementation

A Fall Prevention Quality Improvement Project in a Long Term Care Facility: Critical Analysis

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