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Implementing the evidence for preventing falls among community-dwelling older people: A systematic review.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22152262     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PROBLEM AND OBJECTIVE: The translation of the evidence-base for preventing falls among community-dwelling older people into practice has been limited. This study systematically reviewed and synthesised the effectiveness of methods to implement falls prevention programmes with this population.
METHODS: Articles published between 1980 and May 2010 that evaluated the effects of an implementation strategy. No design restrictions were imposed. A narrative synthesis was undertaken.
RESULTS: 15 studies were identified. Interventions that involved the active training of healthcare professionals improved implementation. The evidence around changing the way people who fall are managed within primary care practices, and, layperson, peer or community delivered models was mixed.
IMPACT ON INDUSTRY: Translating the evidence-base into practice involves changing the attitudes and behaviours of older people, healthcare professionals and organisations. However, there is a need for further evaluation on how this can be best achieved.
Authors:
Victoria Goodwin; Tracey Jones-Hughes; Jo Thompson-Coon; Kate Boddy; Ken Stein
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2011-11-10
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of safety research     Volume:  42     ISSN:  1879-1247     ISO Abbreviation:  J Safety Res     Publication Date:  2011 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-12-14     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  1264241     Medline TA:  J Safety Res     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  443-51     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
PenCLAHRC, Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Exeter, Veysey Building, Salmon Pool Lane, Exeter, UK, EX2 4SG.
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