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H C Hanger1,2, Tim J Wilkinson1,2
1Canterbury District Health Board, Geriatrician, Burwood Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Disability and Rehabilitation
|July 8, 2020
Summary
Low impact flooring (LIF) may reduce patient falls but raises concerns for staff injuries. This study found no significant change in staff injuries during a 2.5-year LIF trial, suggesting it is safe for both patients and staff.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Safety
- Materials Science
Background:
- Low impact flooring (LIF) is investigated for its potential to reduce fall-related injuries in older adults within healthcare settings.
- Concerns exist regarding increased rolling resistance of LIF, potentially leading to higher staff injuries from equipment handling.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of Low Impact Flooring (LIF) on staff injury rates in an Older Persons Health ward.
- To determine if LIF poses a risk to healthcare staff due to increased rolling resistance.
Main Methods:
- A 2.5-year trial of LIF was conducted on one Older Persons Health ward.
- Staff injury data from the LIF ward were compared with concurrent control wards and with data from the same ward after transitioning to standard flooring.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in staff injuries was observed between the LIF ward and control wards (28 vs 30, p=0.44).
- Staff injury rates did not significantly change when the ward transitioned from LIF to standard flooring (45 vs 28, p=0.11).
Conclusions:
- The implementation of Low Impact Flooring in an Older Persons Health ward did not lead to an increase in staff injuries.
- Findings suggest that LIF is a safe option for both patients and staff in healthcare environments.
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