Barriers to implementation of STRIDE, a national study to prevent fall-related injuries.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Evaluations of complex models of care for older adults may benefit from simultaneous assessment of intervention implementation. The STRIDE (Strategies To Reduce Injuries and Develop confidence in Elders) pragmatic trial evaluated the effectiveness of a multifactorial intervention to reduce serious fall injuries in older adults. We conducted multi-level stakeholder interviews to identify barriers to STRIDE intervention implementation and understand efforts taken to mitigate these barriers.

Design

Qualitative interviews with key informants.

Setting

Ten clinical trial sites affiliated with practices that provided primary care for persons at increased risk for fall injuries.

Participants

Specially trained registered nurses working as Falls Car

SUBMITTER: Reckrey JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8177692 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature