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    Developing networks between residential aged care facilities as a result of engagement in a falls prevention project: an action research study

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    Lea, E.
    Andrews, S.
    Haines, T.
    Nitz, J.
    Haralambous, B.
    Moore, K.
    Hill, Keith
    Robinson, A.
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Lea, E. and Andrews, S. and Haines, T. and Nitz, J. and Haralambous, B. and Moore, K. and Hill, K. et al. 2016. Developing networks between residential aged care facilities as a result of engagement in a falls prevention project: an action research study. Contemporary Nurse. 52 (2-3): pp. 163-175.
    Source Title
    Contemporary Nurse
    DOI
    10.1080/10376178.2015.1129911
    ISSN
    1037-6178
    School
    School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/43423
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    • Curtin Research Publications
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    Background: Residential aged care facility (RACF) staff often operate in isolation. Research is lacking on networking between facilities. Aims: To explore outcomes associated with network formation between two RACFs as part of an action research approach to reducing falls. Design: Action research approach with qualitative data collected. Methods: Twelve RACF staff from two facilities in regional Tasmania, Australia, formed a falls prevention action research group. Thematic analysis was undertaken of 22 audio-recorded fortnightly group meetings. 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. 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.

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