An implementation science approach to geriatric screening in an emergency department.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Geriatric Emergency Department (ED) Guidelines recommend screening older adults during their ED visit for delirium, fall risk/safe mobility, and home safety needs. We used the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) and the Expert Recommendations for Implementation Change (ERIC) tool for preimplementation planning.

Methods

The cross-sectional survey was conducted among ED nurses at an academic medical center. The survey was adapted from the CFIR Interview Guide Tool and consisted of 21 Likert scale questions based on four CFIR domains. Potential barriers identified by the survey were mapped to identify recommended implementation strategies using ERIC.

Results

Forty-six of 160 potential participants (29%) responded. Intervention Charact

SUBMITTER: Southerland LT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8742753 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature