Improving care after a fall in care homes
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study aims to develop better ways to help older people in care homes after they fall. By talking to residents, families, and staff, the researchers hope to create guidelines that improve safety and well-being.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You live in a care home in Nottinghamshire or Lincolnshire and are 65 or older.
- You have had a fall in the last six months, but not in the last two weeks.
- You are able to give consent, or if you have dementia, a family member or friend can speak for you.
- For interviews, you might be a resident, a relative, or a staff member with experience in post-fall care in England.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests a fall prevention program for older adults living in the community. It aims to help you learn how to reduce your risk of falling and stay safe on your feet.
This trial tests a program for older adults (65+) who have had a fall at ground level. It aims to reduce harm from medications by using special care in the emergency department.
This study looks at older adults who come to the emergency room after a simple fall to see how they are doing over the next 30 days. It tries to find out if some people have more trouble after going home, so they can get extra help if needed.
This study is testing a program that combines everyday activities (like dressing or cooking) with other measures to reduce falls in older adults. If you're 65+, have fallen recently, and don't have certain health issues, this trial might help you stay safer at home.
This study tests a fall preparedness program designed to help older adults feel more confident about avoiding falls. If you're 60 or older and able to do light exercise, you may join and learn balance and strength exercises to improve your stability and peace of mind.
This study tests a new training program for home care workers to help prevent falls in older adults receiving care at home. It involves observations of care workers, interviews with older adults and families, and group workshops to improve fall prevention practices.
Hear when a new Fall trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.