Care improvement program for fall-risk veterans in nursing homes
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a practical way to improve the quality of care in state veterans nursing homes, with a focus on residents who have recently fallen or are at risk of falling. It may help reduce falls by improving day-to-day care processes for eligible veteran residents.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- The nursing home must be a licensed state Veterans home.
- The nursing home must use electronic health records.
- You must be a long-stay resident in the veterans nursing home.
- You must be a Veteran, age 18 or older.
- You either had a fall in the last 6 months or staff think you are at risk for falls.
- You must not be in a comatose state, and you cannot be admitted only for hospice or respite care.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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