Exploring a Falls Prevention Ambassador Programme for Care Home Staff
Identifying Key Attributes and Learning From a Local Falls Prevention Ambassador Programme
This study is testing a program that helps care home staff feel more confident in preventing falls among residents to see how well it works and what challenges they face.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Nottingham Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nottingham) |
| Trial ID | NCT06946303 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the Lincolnshire Falls Ambassador Programme aimed at enhancing the confidence of care home staff in managing falls among residents. It involves pre and post surveys to assess staff confidence, interviews to gather insights on learning experiences, and observations of group meetings to identify key learning areas. The study seeks to describe the programme's activities and the barriers and facilitators to its delivery, ultimately aiming to inform similar initiatives in other regions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are care home staff members participating in the falls ambassador programme.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the care home staff or those not participating in the programme may not receive any benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this programme could significantly improve the ability of care home staff to manage falls, leading to better outcomes for residents.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific programme is novel, similar initiatives have shown promise in enhancing staff confidence and improving patient safety in care settings.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Any care home staff member attending the local falls ambassador programme Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where this trial is running
Nottingham
- University of Nottingham — Nottingham, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Katie Robinson
- Email: katie.robinson@nottingham.ac.uk
- Phone: 01158230470
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.