Citation

Schoberer D, Breimaier HE, Mandl M, Halfens RJ, Lohrmann C. Geriatr. Nurs. 2016; 37(3): 207-214.

Affiliation

Institute of Nursing Science, Medical University of Graz, Billrothgasse 6, 8010 Graz, Austria.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.gerinurse.2016.02.011

PMID

26975837

Abstract

This study aims to explore and compare nursing home residents', family members', and nursing staff's needs and expectations regarding a fall prevention brochure. Focus groups were carried out with 25 residents, 12 family members and 14 nursing staff separately, from three randomly selected nursing homes. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the data using a concept-driven coding frame.

RESULTS showed that residents want to be informed about dealing with extrinsic fall risks and coping strategies after a fall event. In addition, family members wanted to have detailed information on intrinsic fall risks as well as specific fall prevention strategies, such as body exercises. Of special importance for nursing staff was that not all falls are preventable even when preventive measures were taken. As the need and expectations of users differ substantially, one brochure could not comprise all postulated criteria and different brochures are necessary for residents and for family members.

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Language: en