Reducing fall prevention alarms in hospitals
De-Implementing Fall Prevention Alarms in Hospitals
This study is testing whether reducing the use of fall prevention alarms in hospitals can improve patient safety and care by using different coaching methods for hospital staff.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Florida Academic / other |
| Locations | 24 sites (Downey, California and 23 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06089239 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to decrease the use of fall prevention alarms in hospitals through a Hybrid II de-implementation approach. It involves tailored, site-specific strategies that include education, audit/feedback, and the involvement of opinion leaders. Hospital units will be randomized to receive either low-intensity or high-intensity coaching to implement these strategies effectively. The study addresses the ineffectiveness of alarms in preventing falls and seeks to improve patient safety and care quality.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are stakeholders involved in fall prevention at participating hospitals.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in hospitals or those not involved in fall prevention initiatives may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance patient safety and reduce unnecessary medical costs associated with fall-related injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in de-implementing ineffective practices in healthcare, suggesting this approach could be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Stakeholders in fall prevention at up to 30 participating NDNQI hospitals Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
Downey, California and 23 other locations
- PIH Health Downey Hospital — Downey, California, United States (Recruiting)
- El Camino Health - Los Gatos — Mountain View, California, United States (Recruiting)
- University of California Davis Medical Center — Sacramento, California, United States (Recruiting)
- Lakeland Regional Medical Center — Lakeland, Florida, United States (Withdrawn)
- OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center — Alton, Illinois, United States (Withdrawn)
- Central DuPage Hospital — Winfield, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
- Hendricks Regional Health — Danville, Indiana, United States (Recruiting)
- IU Health North Hospital — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (Recruiting)
- UMass Memorial Health Harrington — Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
- Henry Ford Hospital West Bloomfield — West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
- Lahey Hospital & Medical Center — Derry, New Hampshire, United States (Recruiting)
- Hunterdon Medical Center — Flemington, New Jersey, United States (Recruiting)
- Raritan Bay Medical Center — New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States (Recruiting)
- Greenwich Hospital — River Vale, New Jersey, United States (Withdrawn)
- St Peter's Health Samaritan Hospital — Albany, New York, United States (Recruiting)
- Grant Medical Center — Columbus, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
- Barberton Hospital — Uniontown, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
- Kaiser Westside Medical Center — Hillsboro, Oregon, United States (Recruiting)
- Kaiser Permanente - Sunnyside Medical Center — Woodburn, Oregon, United States (Recruiting)
- Christiana Care — West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States (Withdrawn)
- Kent Hospital — Warwick, Rhode Island, United States (Recruiting)
- Prisma Health — Irmo, South Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
- St. David's Medical Center — Austin, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
- Covenant Medical Center — Lubbock, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ronald I Shorr, MD — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Ronald I Shorr, MD, MS
- Email: rshorr@ufl.edu
- Phone: 352-271-5001
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.