[Knowledge transfer to prevent falls in a cardiovascular setting].
The objective of the clinical project was to plan and deploy a knowledge translation approach to prevent falls among elderly patients hospitalized in a unit of cardiovascular medicine. A combination of education strategies built around interactive workshops enabled the implementation of a screening tool and of an up-to-date preventive intervention guide. Twenty-four workshops were conducted in all three work shifts and an implementation follow-up was made. The participation rate was 93% of the unit's active staff The increased use of prevention tools and of an intervention guide to prevent falls suggests an increased level of awareness as a result of the project. The staff expressed their satisfaction on having been consulted and involved early in the implementation process. Moreover, the flexible schedule and focus on a bilateral sharing of knowledge through brief interactive workshops were appreciated.
Institut de cardiologie de Montréal. marie-christine.malouin-benoit@icm-mhi.org
Marie-Christine
MC
Malouin-Benoit
Sylvie
S
Cossette
D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000368:Aged; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000451:nursing*; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D011792:Quebec