Strategies for implementation of a transmural fall-prevention care pathway for older adults with fall-related injuries at the emergency department.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although indicated, referrals for multifactorial fall risk assessments in older adults with fall related injuries presenting at the emergency department (ED) are not standard. The implementation of a transmural fall-prevention care pathway (TFCP) could bridge this gap by guiding patients to multifactorial fall risk assessments and personalised multidomain interventions in primary care. This study aims to develop and evaluate implementation strategies for a TFCP.

Methods

In this mixed-methods implementation study, strategies were developed using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research Expert Recommendations for Implementing Change Matching Tool. These were evaluated with patients, involved healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders using the Re

SUBMITTER: Charmant WM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11470610 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature