@article{ref1,
title="Evaluation of the NSW Management Policy to Reduce Fall Injury Among Older People, 2003-2007: Implications for policy development",
journal="New South Wales public health bulletin",
year="2011",
author="Watson, Wendy L. and Mitchell, Rebecca J.",
volume="22",
number="3-4",
pages="69-72",
abstract="Aim: To retrospectively evaluate the NSW Management Policy to Reduce Fall Injury Among Older People, 2003-2007. Methods: The process evaluation was conducted by interviewing stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Policy. A document review was also undertaken to identify activities and initiatives undertaken during the implementation process. Results: Key achievements in the implementation of the Policy and significant early events, decisions and contextual factors which acted as barriers to the implementation were identified. Results included the: identification of the need for the prioritisation of evidence-based interventions; application of consistent best practice guidelines for implementing falls prevention strategies in the community; and development of an evaluation and monitoring framework concurrent with the development of policy. Conclusion: Subsequent policy initiatives must be strategically focused and coordinated if future activities are to have a significant impact on the increasing burden of fall-related injury.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1034-7674",
doi="10.1071/NB10003",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/NB10003"
}