%0 Journal Article
%T Evaluation of the NSW Management Policy to Reduce Fall Injury Among Older People, 2003-2007: Implications for policy development
%J New South Wales public health bulletin
%D 2011
%A Watson, Wendy L.
%A Mitchell, Rebecca J.
%V 22
%N 3-4
%P 69-72
%X 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>
%G en
%I New South Wales Health Department
%@ 1034-7674
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/NB10003