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Home care providers' experience of translating evidence-based fall prevention programs into practice
Kyeongra Yang1, Kimberly M Colorito2, Kathryn H Bowles2,3
1a Entry to Baccalaureate Practice Divison, School of Nursing, Rutgers , The State University of New Jersey , Newark, New Jersey , USA.
Home Health Care Services Quarterly
|April 26, 2019
Summary
Implementing fall prevention programs in home care is influenced by teamwork, readiness to change, and patient engagement. Understanding these factors helps improve care for older adults at home.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing
Background:
- Home care settings present unique challenges for implementing patient safety programs.
- Fall prevention is critical for community-dwelling older adults to maintain independence and quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore barriers and facilitators to implementing fall prevention programs in home care.
- To gain insights from home care providers' experiences with fall prevention interventions.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing focus groups.
- Involved 29 home care providers working with patients with diabetes.
Main Results:
- Key factors identified include teamwork, resistance to change, and patient readiness.
- These elements significantly impact the successful execution of fall prevention strategies.
Conclusions:
- Understanding healthcare providers' perspectives is crucial for effective fall prevention.
- Findings can improve the translation of evidence-based practices into home care settings for older adults.
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