@article{ref1,
title="Effect of an acute care geriatric educational program on fall rates and nurse work satisfaction",
journal="Journal of continuing education in nursing",
year="2009",
author="Lange, Jörn and Wallace, Michael and Gerard, Sally and Lovanio, Kathleen and Fausty, Nina and Rychlewicz, Susie",
volume="40",
number="8",
pages="371-379",
abstract="BACKGROUND: A successful faculty-mentored geriatric nurse education program resulted from an acute care-academic partnership. PURPOSE: This study educated nurses in best geriatric nursing practices to enhance effective management of common geriatric problems as well as to improve nurse work satisfaction. METHODS: Forty-seven nurses completed an online course in geriatric best practices. RESULTS: Pre- and posttest comparisons showed a declining trend in the incidence of falls and improved satisfaction with autonomy, task requirements, and nurse-to-nurse interaction among participants. Units in which two or more participants achieved national certification had significantly lower fall rates 3 months after program completion. Participants who attained national certification also had significantly improved satisfaction with professional status. CONCLUSION: This partnership represents a replicable model that facilitated the advancement of evidence-based practice and enhanced nurses' knowledge of best practices in caring for older adults. Early evidence shows that these successes may improve patient outcomes.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-0124",
doi="10.3928/00220124-20090723-03",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20090723-03"
}