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Use of a perceived efficacy tool to evaluate the FallTIPS program.

Patricia C Dykes^1,2, Srijesa Khasnabish¹, Lesley E Adkison³

¹Division General Internal Medicine and Primary Care, Center for Patient Safety, Research and Practice, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

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Summary

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Nurses found the FallTIPS fall prevention program effective, with perceived efficiencies in patient care offsetting time spent. This highlights the importance of staff valuing fall prevention programs for successful implementation and patient safety.

Keywords:

FallTIPS fall prevention nurses

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Patient Safety
Healthcare Management

Background:

Patient falls are a significant concern in acute-care settings.
Effective fall prevention programs are crucial for reducing patient injuries.
The FallTIPS (Tailoring Interventions for Patient Safety) program is designed to prevent patient falls.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess nurses' perceptions of the efficacy of the FallTIPS fall prevention program.
To evaluate nurses' opinions on the value and efficiency of FallTIPS.
To explore the relationship between program perception and adherence.

Main Methods:

Survey research conducted in seven adult acute-care hospitals.
298 medical-surgical nurses participated in the study.
The Fall Prevention Efficiency Scale (FPES) was used to measure perceptions.

Main Results:

Nurses perceived the FallTIPS program as efficacious, with a mean FPES score of 38.55.
90.6% of nurses scored above the scale midpoint, indicating positive perceptions.
No significant differences in scores were found between nurses who used FallTIPS exclusively and those who used other programs previously.

Conclusions:

Nurses perceived FallTIPS as valuable and efficient, with perceived patient care efficiencies compensating for time investment.
Staff perception of fall prevention programs is critical for adherence and effectiveness.
The FPES is a valuable tool for assessing nurses' perceptions of fall prevention program efficacy.