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Falls assessment and prevention in older people: an evaluation of the Crisis Response Service

Pyer, M., Campbell, J., Ward, A., Knights, A. and Jones, J. (2015) Falls assessment and prevention in older people: an evaluation of the Crisis Response Service. Journal of Paramedic Practice. 7(2) 1759-1376.

Item Type: Article
Abstract: The elderly population of the world is growing, with increasing trends of older people falling and accessing emergency services. The Crisis Response Falls Service in Northamptonshire (UK) was designed to identify health and social care needs, promote independence and limit the impact of falls. This paper presents the findings of an evaluation of the service. A mixed-method approach was applied, drawing on the views of service users (via a survey and telephone interviews) and reviewing existing East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) data with routinely collected data from the service. A decrease in the numbers of patients conveyed to hospital following a fall was observed. Best estimates of financial calculations suggest savings. High levels of patient satisfaction were achieved; patients felt treated with dignity and staff were considered friendly, approachable and well-informed. First responder services can provide positive impacts for those who fall in the community. The development and impact of the CRS shows the importance of evidence-based client centred training to inform the approaches taken to supporting those who fall, and the impact of a strong values based approach on the experiences of patients.
Creators: Pyer, Michelle, Campbell, Jackie, Ward, Alison, Knights, Ashley and Jones, Janice
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: Research Centres > Centre for Health Sciences and Services
Research Centres > Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences
Date: 6 February 2015
Date Type: Publication
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Paramedic Practice
Volume: 7
Number: 2
Language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/jpar.2015.7.2.68
ISSN: 1759-1376
Status: Published / Disseminated
Refereed: No
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/11127

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