TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Evaluation of a Canadian primary care fall prevention training and resource package
JO  - Injury prevention
A1  - Scott, V.
A1  - Fials, B.
A1  - Miller, Jeff
SP  - A56
EP  - A56
VL  - 18
IS  - Suppl 1
N2  - Background Few physicians have the training/resources to include evidence-based fall prevention (FP) strategies as part of their standard practice.    Aims/Objectives/Purpose To address this, a Primary Care Fall Prevention (PCFP) package was developed including: an instructional video; fact sheets; a fall risk checklist; and patient handouts. Materials were evaluated to determine effectiveness of the resources to increase knowledge and/or bring about change in physician practice.    Methods A pre/post survey on fall-related knowledge, use of FP resources/strategies was conducted with family physicians recruited from those with substantial numbers of elderly patients. After applying the package over 4-6 weeks, 11 participated in in-depth phone interviews; 10 provided a follow-up survey.    Results/Outcomes Out of a max of 17, the average 'fall-related knowledge' pre score=10.2 (SD=2.5) and post-survey=13.2 (SD=1.3) (t (9)=2.7, p<0.03). After reviewing resources, 60% were more likely to screen for fall risk; 30% more likely to assess mobility and/or balance; 50% more likely to give fall risk handouts; and 20% more likely to provide information on medication/fall risk. After reviewing materials on fall-prevention strategies, 30% were more likely to provide education on home safety/physical activity/balance exercises; 50% more likely to refer to PT/OT; 40% more likely to provide Vit D guidelines, 50% more likely to provide calcium intake guidelines; and 20% more likely to make referrals to FP programmes. Interviews revealed insights into barriers and facilitators to PCFP.    Significance/Contributions to the Field The PCFP package increased knowledge and showed some improvements in FP practice among physicians.     This is an abstract of a presentation at Safety 2012, the 11th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, 1-4 October 2012, Michael Fowler Center, Wellington, New Zealand. Full text does not seem to be available for this abstract. <p />
LA  - en
SN  - 1353-8047
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/injuryprev-2012-040580e.15
ID  - ref1
ER  -