Integrated solutions for sustainable fall prevention in primary care: a pragmatic hybrid-type 2 mixed methods implementation and effectiveness study.

ABSTRACT: The iSOLVE implementation project established and evaluated integrated processes and pathways, including a decision-making tool and educational interventions for general medical practitioners (GPs) and the upskilling of allied health professionals (AHPs). The study used a mixed-methods (parallel) design comprising surveys, qualitative methodologies, and an embedded cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT). Sampling was conducted within a Primary Health Network (PHN) geographic area in Sydney, Australia. AHP workshops (n = 367 attendees) covered six evidence-based interventions, resulting in increased confidence (p < 0.001) and numerous enhancements in fall prevention delivery. Among GPs, 75 were recruited from 27 practices. GPs in the experimental group were more likely to e

SUBMITTER: Clemson L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11656318 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature