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Thinking falls-taking action: a falls prevention tool for care homes
Kate Robertson1, Pip Logan, Marie Ward
1County Health Partnerships, Nottingham. kate.robertson@nottshc-chp.nhs.uk
British Journal of Community Nursing
|May 16, 2012
Summary
Falls are a serious risk for older adults in care homes. A new tool, the Guide to Action for Falls Prevention Tool - Care Homes (GtACH), was tested for usability but requires further evaluation to confirm its effectiveness in reducing falls.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Falls are a prevalent and severe issue for older adults residing in care homes, frequently leading to injury and mortality.
- Current UK care homes lack a standardized methodology for assessing individual fall risks and identifying relevant risk factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and pilot the Guide to Action for Falls Prevention Tool - Care Homes (GtACH) for assessing fall risks in care home residents.
- To evaluate the usability of the GtACH tool among care home staff.
Main Methods:
- The GtACH tool was developed in collaboration with Nottinghamshire care homes.
- Fourteen care home staff from six care homes participated in a usability test of the GtACH tool.
Main Results:
- The GtACH tool was found to be quick (20 minutes) and easy to use by care home staff.
- Despite the tool's usability, only 53% of the recommended interventions were completed.
Conclusions:
- The GtACH tool demonstrates good usability among care home staff.
- Further evaluation is necessary to determine if the GtACH tool effectively reduces falls and to identify barriers to implementing recommended actions.
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