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ArticleWestern journal of nursing research2026

Engaging With Hospital Staff to Develop Implementation Strategies For Delivering a Patient Falls Prevention Education Program Using a World Café.

Cheng Yen Loo, Meg E Morris, Jacqueline Francis-Coad, Steffanie Coulter, Hazel Heng, Ron Shorr, Uyen Phan, Carol Watson, Adam Semciw, Catherine M Said and 5 more

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Cheng Yen LooSchool of Health and Clinical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-2024-3283
Meg E MorrisSchool of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia.
Jacqueline Francis-CoadSchool of Health and Clinical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.
Steffanie CoulterWA Centre for Health & Ageing, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.
Hazel HengSchool of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia.
Ron ShorrGeriatric Research Education and Clinical Centre, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Department of Epidemiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Uyen PhanAllied Health, Northern Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Carol WatsonRoyal Perth Bentley Group, East Metropolitan Health Service, Perth, WA, Australia.
Adam SemciwSchool of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia.
Catherine M SaidPhysiotherapy Department, Western Health, St Albans, VIC, Australia.
Bodil RasmussenPhysiotherapy Department, Western Health, St Albans, VIC, Australia.
Sarah BuntingNursing and Midwifery, Western Health, St Albans, VIC, Australia.
Christopher Etherton-BeerWA Centre for Health & Ageing, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.
Jeanette WoodSchool of Health and Clinical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.
Anne-Marie HillSchool of Health and Clinical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.

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Abstract

backgroundHospital falls can be reduced through patient and staff education, yet limited evidence exists about how staff can systematically implement patient falls prevention education. Planning implementation with staff may enhance their acceptance, engagement, and delivery of falls education to hospital patients.

objectiveThe objective of the study was to design an implementation plan with hospital staff to guide the successful delivery of patient falls education.

methodsThree participatory workshops using a world café methodology were conducted in 1 Western Australian and 2 Victorian hospitals. Participants were presented with information about a patient falls education program called "Safe Recovery" and discussed program implementation strategies. Conversation topics were staff education and training needs, ward support, and organizational requirements. Table discussions were captured on paper and analyzed iteratively at the forum. Subsequently, workshop field notes were analyzed using inductive content analysis.

resultsSixty-two hospital staff (n = 42 nurses, n = 12 allied health, n = 8 other) participated in the workshops. Participants considered the implementation process would be enabled at: (1) individual level, by providing accessible and flexible training to optimize staff engagement; (2) ward level, by establishing clear implementation protocols, engaging and supporting team leaders, and (3) ensuring clear communication between staff, patients, and families; and (4) organizational level, by leadership supporting sustained implementation. Group consensus was that it was important to have a single, agreed vision to implement the Safe Recovery Program.

conclusionStaff engagement facilitated the development of a shared vision and structured plan to implement a patient falls prevention education program on hospital wards.

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Accidental FallsPatient Education as TopicPersonnel, HospitalHumansProgram DevelopmentVictoriaWestern Australiacare workforcefalls preventionhospitalsimplementation strategypatient education

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PMCPMC13365306

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