RecruitingNCT07350408

Mapping Post-falls Organisational Processes in Care Homes

Mapping Post-falls Management Organisational Processes for Older People Who Fall in Care Homes in England

Sponsor

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Enrollment

500 participants

Start Date

Nov 12, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Fall

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 16 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

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 Criteria4

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

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