Staff knowledge, attitudes and confidence levels for fall preventions in older person long-term care facilities: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls are the most common health problem affecting older people in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), with well-recognised adverse psychological and physical resident outcomes, and high staff burden and financial cost. LTCF staff knowledge and skills can play a vital role in providing and promoting fall prevention care.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional survey study was conducted across 13 LTCF sites in the Southwest of Ireland; a sampling frame facilitated inclusion of a range of provider types and facility sizes. An existing questionnaire, based on fall prevention guidance, and examining staff knowledge, skills and attitudes, was distributed in physical and online formats.

Result

The response rate was 15% (n = 155), predominantly healthcare assistants

SUBMITTER: Albasha N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10521420 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature