Effectiveness of team training on fall prevention.
A longitudinal, repeated-measures design with intervention and comparison groups was used to evaluate the effect of a training curriculum based on TeamSTEPPS with video vignettes focusing on fall prevention. Questionnaires, behavioral observations, and fall data were collected over 9 months from both groups located at separate hospitals. The intervention group questionnaire scores improved on all measures except teamwork perception, while observations revealed an improvement in communication compared with the control group. Furthermore, a 60% fall reduction rate was reported in the intervention group. Team training may be a promising intervention to reduce falls.
Center for Nursing Excellence (Dr Spiva and Mss Patrick and Gallagher) and Organizational Learning (Dr Robertson), WellStar Health System, Atlanta, Georgia; Administration Office (Dr Delk) and Kennestone Hospital (Ms Kimrey), WellStar Health System, Marietta, Georgia; and Douglas Hospital, Douglasville, Georgia (Ms Green).
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Spiva
Bethany
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Robertson
Marcia L
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Delk
Sara
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Patrick
Margaret Michelle
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Kimrey
Beverly
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Green
Erin
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Gallagher
D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000328:Adult; D003479:Curriculum; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014741:Video Recording