Preventing hip fractures in care homes 2: role of the specialist nurse.
This article is the second of a two-part series based upon a research project to evaluate the impact of a specialist nurse role in reducing the incidence of hip fracture within care homes. The first article (Vol 13 (21): 1242-48) described the background and methods of the study, and presented the findings relating to resident and staff experiences of using hip protectors as a preventive measure within the homes. This article focuses on staff experiences of hip fracture prevention strategies and implementing evidence-based practice in this area. Findings suggest that specialist nurses have the potential to encourage evidence-based practice within care homes, while also improving staff morale and job satisfaction.
Davies
Sue
S
School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
Doherty
Donna
D
Glover
Jean
J
Johnson
Tracy
T
D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D009735:Nursing Homes; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D011322:Primary Prevention; D011482:Protective Devices; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires