Lea, E;
Andrews, S;
Haines, T;
Nitz, J;
Haralambous, B;
Moore, K;
Hill, K;
(2016)
Developing networks between residential aged care facilities as a result of engagement in a falls prevention project: an action research study.
Contemporary Nurse
, 52
(2-3)
pp. 163-175.
10.1080/10376178.2015.1129911.
Preview |
Text
Moore_Developing Networks Between RACFs Cont Nurse 19 Jun 2015.pdf - Accepted Version Download (263kB) | Preview |
Abstract
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.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Developing networks between residential aged care facilities as a result of engagement in a falls prevention project: an action research study |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10376178.2015.1129911 |
| Publisher version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10376178.2015.1129911 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | Accidental falls, community networks, evidence-based practice, health services research, nursing, residential aged care facilities, action research, randomized controlled-trial, nursing-homes, older-adults, tai-chi, health, organization, settings, science, quality, state |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Division of Psychiatry |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1531880 |
Archive Staff Only
 |
View Item |
