Considerations across multiple stakeholder groups when implementing fall prevention programs in the acute hospital setting: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls in hospital remain a common and costly patient safety issue internationally. There is evidence that falls in hospitals can be prevented by multifactorial programs and by education for patients and staff, but these are often not routinely or effectively implemented in practice. Perspectives of multiple key stakeholder groups could inform implementation of fall prevention strategies.

Methods

Clinicians of different disciplines, patients and their families were recruited from wards at two acute public hospitals. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted to gain a broad understanding of participants' perspectives about implementing fall prevention programs. Data were analysed using an inductive thematic approach.

Results

Data from 50 part

SUBMITTER: McLennan C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11445322 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature