TY  - JOUR
VL  - 52
TI  - Developing networks between residential aged care facilities as a result of engagement in a falls prevention project: an action research study
Y1  - 2016/04/01/
IS  - 2-3
EP  - 175
KW  - Accidental falls
KW  -  community networks
KW  -  evidence-based practice
KW  -  health services research
KW  -  nursing
KW  -  residential aged care facilities
KW  -  action research
KW  -  randomized controlled-trial
KW  -  nursing-homes
KW  -  older-adults
KW  -  tai-chi
KW  -  health
KW  -  organization
KW  -  settings
KW  -  science
KW  -  quality
KW  -  state
A1  - Lea, E
A1  - Andrews, S
A1  - Haines, T
A1  - Nitz, J
A1  - Haralambous, B
A1  - Moore, K
A1  - Hill, K
A1  - Robinson, A
PB  - ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
JF  - Contemporary Nurse
N1  - This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher?s terms and conditions.
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10376178.2015.1129911
ID  - discovery1531880
AV  - public
SP  - 163
N2  - BACKGROUND: Residential aged care facility (RACF) staff often operate in isolation. Research is lacking on networking between facilities. AIMS: To explore outcomes associated with network formation between two RACFs as part of an action research approach to reducing falls. DESIGN: Action research approach with qualitative data collected. METHODS: Twelve RACF staff from two facilities in regional Tasmania, Australia, formed a falls prevention action research group. Thematic analysis was undertaken of 22 audio-recorded fortnightly group meetings. RESULTS: This was the first opportunity for participants to meet colleagues from another facility in a professional context. The formation of an inter-facility network enabled the sharing of ideas and systems related to evidence-based falls prevention activities and other issues and galvanised a collaborative focus for action. CONCLUSIONS: An action research process can be used to create an inter-facility network. Such networks can decrease staff isolation and facilitate best resident care.
SN  - 1839-3535
ER  -