TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Developing networks between residential aged care facilities as a result of engagement in a falls prevention project: an action research study
JO  - Contemporary nurse
A1  - Lea, Emma
A1  - Andrews, Sharon
A1  - Haines, Terry
A1  - Nitz, Jennifer
A1  - Haralambous, Betty
A1  - Moore, Kirsten
A1  - Hill, Keith
A1  - Robinson, Andrew
SP  - 163
EP  - 175
VL  - 52
IS  - 2-3
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1037-6178
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10376178.2015.1129911
ID  - ref1
ER  -