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Effect of an acute care geriatric educational program on fall rates and nurse work satisfaction
Jean Lange1, Meredith Wallace, Sally Gerard
1Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA.
Background:
A successful faculty-mentored geriatric nurse education program resulted from an acute care-academic partnership.
Purpose:
This study educated nurses in best geriatric nursing practices to enhance effective management of common geriatric problems as well as to improve nurse work satisfaction.
Methods:
Forty-seven nurses completed an online course in geriatric best practices.
Results:
Pre- and posttest comparisons showed a declining trend in the incidence of falls and improved satisfaction with autonomy, task requirements, and nurse-to-nurse interaction among participants. Units in which two or more participants achieved national certification had significantly lower fall rates 3 months after program completion. Participants who attained national certification also had significantly improved satisfaction with professional status.
Conclusion:
This partnership represents a replicable model that facilitated the advancement of evidence-based practice and enhanced nurses' knowledge of best practices in caring for older adults. Early evidence shows that these successes may improve patient outcomes.
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