@article{ref1,
title="Translation of falls prevention knowledge into action in hospitals: What should be translated and how should it be done?",
journal="Journal of safety research",
year="2011",
author="Haines, Terry P. and Waldron, Nicholas G.",
volume="42",
number="6",
pages="431-442",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Falls prevention evidence has changed and evolved over time with positive and negative studies revealing that a &quot;one-size fits all&quot; approach is not the solution. Care must be taken to critically appraise the evidence and the potential applicability of that evidence to the specific hospital setting. METHOD: A narrative account of the evolution of research evidence in this field is first presented. How this evidence should be applied in clinical practice is challenging, with a lack of translational evidence for the hospital setting we draw on broader theory of translating knowledge to action. CONCLUSIONS: The journey should begin with formation of a management and engagement committee. A review of existing practices and the difference between existing practice and evidence-based practice should be undertaken to identify the &quot;evidence-practice gap.&quot; Engagement with staff is recommended to inform a plan for practice change. Plans for resourcing, targeting, and evaluating these strategies should also be undertaken. IMPACT ON INDUSTRY: This paper will assist hospitals to identify and implement evidence based falls prevention strategies leading to an improvement in patient safety.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-4375",
doi="10.1016/j.jsr.2011.10.003",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2011.10.003"
}