Mapping Post-falls Organisational Processes in Care Homes
Post-falls
Mapping Post-falls Management Organisational Processes for Older People Who Fall in Care Homes in England
1 other identifier
observational
234
1 country
1
Brief Summary
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.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Nov 2025
Shorter than P25 for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
November 12, 2025
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
December 11, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
January 20, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 28, 2026
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 28, 2026
CompletedApril 30, 2026
April 1, 2026
4 months
December 11, 2025
April 24, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
post-falls practices for older people in care homes
The survey collects information about current policies and procedures being used to manage falls in care homes. This is a one off cross-sectional survey to collect this information at a single time point.
Baseline only
Eligibility Criteria
Care home staff in any role or healthcare staff in any role working in a primary, community, emergency and acute settings in England, with experience of supporting older people immediately after a fall in a care home as part of their role
You may qualify if:
- 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
You may not qualify if:
- 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
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- OTHER
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
December 11, 2025
First Posted
January 20, 2026
Study Start
November 12, 2025
Primary Completion
February 28, 2026
Study Completion
February 28, 2026
Last Updated
April 30, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-04
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will share
- Time Frame
- After publication
- Access Criteria
- For research purposes Sponsor approval required No geographical restrictions
The anonymised Excel file containing survey responses will be made available upon request, for supporting further research and ensuring transparency, by contacting the CI after the results have been published. Sharing the file will require sponsor approval. The file will not contain identifiable information. The spreadsheet will be sent securely from an NHS.net email address. There will be no geographical restrictions. Sharing research data will be in line with the NIHR's commitment to open access of research outputs