CompletedNot Applicable

Mapping Post-falls Organisational Processes in Care Homes

United Kingdom234 participantsStarted 2025-11-12

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to map post-falls management organisational processes for older people in care homes. The main question to answer is 'What post-falls management organisational processes are used for older people in care homes?' Participants (care home and healthcare staff) will complete a one off online national survey about policies and processes relating to falls management in their organisation.

Who can participate

Age range16 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Care home staff in any role or healthcare staff in any role working in a primary, community, emergency and acute settings * Work in a care home or healthcare setting in England * Has any previous experience in supporting older people immediately after a fall in a care home as part of their role * Aged 16 years or over Exclusion Criteria: * Care home and healthcare staff working outside of England * Staff working outside of stated settings * No experience in supporting older people immediately after a fall in a care home as part of their role * Under 16 years of age

What they're measuring

post-falls practices for older people in care homes

Timeframe: Baseline only

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07350408

SponsorNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-28

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