Citation

Keuter KR, Berg GM, Hervey AM, Rogers N. JAAPA 2015; 28(5): 46-53.

Affiliation

Kayla R. Keuter is an assistant professor at Wichita (Kans.) State University and practices at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Gina M. Berg is director of trauma research at Wesley Medical Center and a research assistant professor at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita. Ashley M. Hervey is a research associate at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita. Nicole Rogers is an associate professor of aging studies and director of graduate programs in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Wichita State University. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, American Academy of Physicians Assistants)

DOI

10.1097/01.JAA.0000464273.90751.68

PMID

25909542

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This study sought to evaluate a fall prevention toolkit, determine its ease of use and user satisfaction, and determine the preferred venue of distribution.

METHODS: Three forms of assessment were used: focus groups, usability testing, and surveys. Focus group participants were recruited from four locations: two rural health clinics and two urban centers. Usability testing participants were recruited from two rural health clinics. Survey questions included self-reported prior falls, current fall prevention habits, reaction to the toolkit, and demographics.

RESULTS: Participants reported the toolkit was attractive, well-organized, and easy to use, but may contain too much information. Most participants admitted they would not actively use the toolkit on their own, but prefer having it introduced by a healthcare provider or in a social setting.

CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare focuses on customer satisfaction; therefore, providers benefit from knowing patient preferred methods of learning fall prevention strategies.

Language: en