Citation

Nova AA, Heckman G, Giangregorio LM, Alarakhia M. Can. J. Aging 2022; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Cambridge Press)

DOI

10.1017/S0714980822000228

PMID

35968902

Abstract

If interRAI home care information were shared with primary care providers, care provision and integration could be enhanced. The objective of this study was to co-develop an interRAI-based clinical information sharing tool (i.e., the Patient Falls Risk Report) with a sample of primary care providers. This mixed-methods study employed semi-structured interviews to inform the development of the Patient Falls Risk Report and online surveys based on the System Usability Scale instrument to test its usability. Most of the interview sample (n = 9) believed that the report could support patient care by sharing relevant and actionable falls-related information. However, criticisms were identified, including insufficient detail, clarity, and support for shared care planning. After incorporating suggestions for improvement, the survey sample (n = 27) determined that the report had excellent usability with an overall usability score of 83.4 (95% CI = 78.7-88.2). By prioritizing the needs of end-users, sustainable interRAI interventions can be developed to support primary care.

Language: en

Keywords

aging; falls; information sharing; vieillissement; chutes; interRAI-HC; partage d’informations; primary care; soins de première ligne; usability; utilisabilité; utilité; utility