@article{ref1,
title="Developing networks between residential aged care facilities as a result of engagement in a falls prevention project: an action research study",
journal="Contemporary nurse",
year="2015",
author="Lea, Emma and Andrews, Sharon and Haines, Terry and Nitz, Jennifer and Haralambous, Betty and Moore, Kirsten and Hill, Keith and Robinson, Andrew",
volume="52",
number="2-3",
pages="163-175",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Residential aged care facility staff often operate in isolation. Research is lacking on networking between facilities. AIMS: To explore outcomes associated with network formation between two residential aged care facilities as part of an action research approach to reducing falls. <br><br>DESIGN: Action research approach with qualitative data collected. <br><br>METHODS: Twelve residential aged care facility staff from two facilities in regional X, Australia, formed a falls prevention action research group. Thematic analysis was undertaken of 22 audio-recorded fortnightly group meetings. <br><br>RESULTS: This was the first opportunity for participants to meet colleagues from another facility in a professional context. The formation of an inter-facility network enabled the sharing of ideas and systems related to evidence-based falls prevention activities and other issues and galvanised a collaborative focus for action. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: An action research process can be used to create an inter-facility network. Such networks can decrease staff isolation and facilitate best resident care.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1037-6178",
doi="10.1080/10376178.2015.1129911",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10376178.2015.1129911"
}