Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of a Fall Prevention Program on Falls, Patient Safety Culture and Patient-perceived Safety
Lead Sponsor:
Helse Møre og Romsdal HF
Collaborating Sponsors:
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Sykehuset Innlandet HF
Conditions:
Hospitalized Patients
Accidental Falls
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Brief Summary
The incidence of fractures in Norway is among the highest in the world, and falls are the sixth major contributor to years lived with disability. In elderly, a large part of 900 deaths from unintentio...
Detailed Description
The interventions are multifaceted and include short and long-term activities to prevent falls. Fall screening, performed with the Norwegian version of the risk assessment tool for falls in elderly "S...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- admitted to the orthopedic department at Kristiansund Hospital or Ålesund Hospital
- admitted during one the two registration periods: from November 1, 2011 to October 31, 2012; or from November 1, 2013 to October 31, 2014
- a stay in the hospital of at least 24 hours' duration
Exclusion
- n.a.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2011
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 31 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
3143 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03354468
Start Date
November 1 2011
End Date
October 31 2014
Last Update
February 4 2019
Active Locations (2)
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1
Dept of Orthopedics
Ålesund, Norway
2
Dept of Orthopedics
Kristiansund, Norway