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Reducing Staff isolation and Developing Evidence-Informed Practice in the Aged Care Environment Through an Action Research Approach to Falls Prevention
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posted on 2023-05-17, 10:22 authored by Sharon AndrewsSharon Andrews, Emma LeaEmma Lea, Haines, T, Nitz, J, Haralambous, B, Moore, K, Hill, K, Andrew RobinsonAndrew RobinsonThis study aimed to examine whether an action research approach was effective in reducing the isolation of staff in 2 residential aged care facilities, within the context of an evidence-informed falls prevention program. A Falls Action Research Group comprising 12 nursing/nonnursing staff across 2 residential aged care facilities was established and engaged in critical dialogue and action over 12 months to improve their fall prevention activities. Through the group members' engagement, a research community was established that diminished staff isolation by engaging members in a sustained process of collaboration around falls prevention, which worked to disrupt occupational silos and challenge traditional staff hierarchies.
History
Publication title
Advances in Nursing ScienceVolume
35Pagination
3-13ISSN
1550-5014Department/School
Tasmanian School of MedicinePublisher
Lippincott Williams & WilkinsPlace of publication
2001 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USARights statement
Copyright 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & WilkinsRepository Status
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