ArticleBMJ open quality2026
Multidisciplinary approach to reducing falls for people with dementia on an older adult mental health ward.
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Abstract
backgroundFalls can present a significant cost to individuals, their loved ones and the healthcare system. People with dementia on inpatient wards are at increased risk of falls, making this an important patient safety issue.
aimThe aim of the project was to reduce falls rate on an older adult mental health ward by 30% (from an average of 5.4 to 3.7 per 1000 occupied bed days) by September 2024.
methodsUsing quality improvement methodology, a multidisciplinary team tested interventions to enhance therapeutic engagement, strengthen supportive nursing observations, mitigate medication-related risks and improve the ward environment.
resultsThe project surpassed its aim, reducing falls rate by 74% to 1.4 falls per 1000 occupied bed days.
conclusionsThis project demonstrated the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to falls reduction, as well as the value of employing Plan-Do-Study-Act methodology for rapid testing and learning.
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