Mapping Post-falls Organisational Processes in Care Homes

Mapping Post-falls Management Organisational Processes for Older People Who Fall in Care Homes in England

The aim of this study is to map post-falls management organisational processes for older people in care homes. The main question to answer is 'What post-falls management organisational processes are used for older people in care homes?' Participants (care home and healthcare staff) will complete a one off online national survey about policies and processes relating to falls management in their organisation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Care home staff in any role or healthcare staff in any role working in a primary, community, emergency and acute settings
• Work in a care home or healthcare setting in England
• Has any previous experience in supporting older people immediately after a fall in a care home as part of their role
• Aged 16 years or over

Exclusion Criteria:

• Care home and healthcare staff working outside of England
• Staff working outside of stated settings
• No experience in supporting older people immediately after a fall in a care home as part of their role
• Under 16 years of age