Prevention of Falls in Residential Aged Care

Summary

This project aimed to reduce falls and fractures in residential aged care facilities receiving a series of intervention activities implemented over a 17 month period. The evaluation consisted of a cluster RCT. The evaluation was unable to demonstrate a reduction in hip fractures in the intervention group compared to the control group. The report identifies the barriers to implementation of evidence-based falls prevention strategies in residential aged care facilities.

File link: Prevention of Falls in Residential Aged Care
File size: 1624Kb
Type: Report
Date of Publication: 01 October 2009
Author Branch: Centre for Health Advancement
SHPN: 090212
ISBN: 9781741874303