TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Evaluation of the NSW Management Policy to Reduce Fall Injury Among Older People, 2003-2007: Implications for policy development
JO  - New South Wales public health bulletin
A1  - Watson, Wendy L.
A1  - Mitchell, Rebecca J.
SP  - 69
EP  - 72
VL  - 22
IS  - 3-4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1034-7674
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/NB10003
ID  - ref1
ER  -