Strategies for recruitment in general practice settings: the iSOLVE fall prevention pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Falls are common among older people, and General Practitioners (GPs) could play an important role in implementing strategies to manage fall risk. Despite this, fall prevention is not a routine activity in general practice settings. The iSOLVE cluster randomised controlled trial aimed to evaluate implementation of a fall prevention decision tool in general practice. This paper sought to describe the strategies used and reflect on the enablers and barriers relevant to successful recruitment of general practices, GPs and their patients. METHODS:Recruitment was conducted within the geographical area of a Primary Health Network in Northern Sydney, Australia. General practices and GPs were engaged via online surveys, mailed invitations to participate, educational workshops, practition

SUBMITTER: Tan ACW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6907149 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature