Helping older adults avoid future falls after emergency department visits
Preventing Future Falls in Older Adult ED Patients: Evaluating the Implementation and Effectiveness of a Novel Automated Screening and Referral Intervention
This study is testing a new system that helps identify older adults who might be at risk of falling after they leave the emergency room, making sure they get the right support to stay safe without putting extra work on doctors and nurses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914042 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new automated system designed to identify older adults at risk of falling after they visit the emergency department (ED). The system uses existing patient data to screen for fall risk and connects patients to appropriate prevention services without adding extra work for healthcare providers. By implementing this intervention, the goal is to ensure that older adults receive the necessary support to reduce their risk of future falls after being treated in the ED.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who have recently visited the emergency department due to a fall or fall-related injury.
Not a fit: Patients who are not older adults or those who have not experienced falls may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of falls among older adults, improving their safety and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using automated systems for patient screening and referral, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patterson, Brian W — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Patterson, Brian W
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.