Implementation strategies of fall prevention interventions in hospitals: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effectiveness of implementing fall prevention interventions (FPI) among hospitalised adults exhibits variability. Our review explored implementation strategies for FPIs, how these strategies are operationalised and their impact on fall rates and adherence.

Methods

Databases were searched up to October 2024 for studies reporting the implementation of FPIs in hospitalised adults. Studies were eligible if they reported at least one implementation strategy, reported a fall rate per 1000 patient days and had a control group. Implementation strategies were classified using the Expert Recommendations for Implementing Change (ERIC) taxonomy, and operationalised based on the prerequisites of Proctor.

Results

The implementation strategies from the 48 included stu

SUBMITTER: Spoon D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11683959 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature