Reducing falls in adult patients using evidence-based methods
Tailored Interventions for Patient Safety: an Evidence-based Approach to Reduce Falls in Adult Patients
This study is testing a new way to help prevent falls in adult hospital patients by creating personalized safety plans and improving communication among healthcare teams.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Methodist Health System Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dallas, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06698315 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project focuses on enhancing patient safety and quality of care by implementing an evidence-based solution known as the Fall Tailoring Interventions for Patient Safety (TIPS) intervention. It aims to develop personalized fall prevention strategies for high-risk patients, engage patients and their families in fall prevention efforts, and improve communication among healthcare teams through a bedside visual tool. The study is observational and will involve monitoring the effectiveness of these interventions in reducing falls and injuries among adult inpatients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult inpatients aged 18 and older admitted for various medical-surgical conditions.
Not a fit: Patients diagnosed with psychiatric conditions or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly decrease the incidence of falls and related injuries in hospitalized adults.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar evidence-based fall prevention approaches, indicating potential for effective outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult (≥18 years) inpatients admitted for various medical-surgical conditions in 3 Medical unit at MRMC. All patients will be included in the project except those diagnosed with psychiatric conditions and cognitive impairments. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with psychiatric conditions and cognitive impairments will be excluded from the project. This assessment is routine.
Where this trial is running
Dallas, Texas
- Methodist Dallas Medical Center- Clinical Research Institute — Dallas, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Elizabeth D Aaron, Msn — Methodist Richardson Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Jeff Wilson, BS
- Email: JeffreyWilson@mhd.com
- Phone: 2149471279
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.