Article ; Online: Feasibility of Compliant Flooring in Long-Term Care: Results from a Stakeholder Symposium.
Canadian journal on aging = La revue canadienne du vieillissement
2017 Volume 37, Issue 1, Page(s) 84–94
Abstract: Compliant flooring aims to prevent fall-related injuries among high-risk older adults in long-term care, but uptake of compliant flooring in this setting is limited. We hosted a one-day stakeholder symposium to identify advantages and disadvantages of ... ...
Abstract | Compliant flooring aims to prevent fall-related injuries among high-risk older adults in long-term care, but uptake of compliant flooring in this setting is limited. We hosted a one-day stakeholder symposium to identify advantages and disadvantages of implementing compliant flooring in long-term care and the most pressing directions for future research from the perspective of key stakeholders. Twenty-three stakeholders representing health care, industry, and research attended the symposium. Attendees believed the most important advantages of compliant flooring were reducing injuries in residents who have fallen, potential benefits to care staff, and potential increases in quality of life for residents. Attendees perceived the most significant disadvantages of compliant flooring were financial considerations, lack of research evidence, and challenges with installation. Attendees indicated a need for additional research on cost-effectiveness and clinical effectiveness. While stakeholders perceived compliant flooring to add value to long-term care, there are significant informational and financial barriers to uptake. |
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MeSH term(s) | Accidental Falls ; Adult ; Aged ; Consensus ; Feasibility Studies ; Female ; Floors and Floorcoverings/economics ; Floors and Floorcoverings/standards ; Homes for the Aged/organization & administration ; Humans ; Long-Term Care/organization & administration ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Wounds and Injuries/prevention & control |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2017-12-29 |
Publishing country | Canada |
Document type | Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
ZDB-ID | 632851-9 |
ISSN | 1710-1107 ; 0714-9808 |
ISSN (online) | 1710-1107 |
ISSN | 0714-9808 |
DOI | 10.1017/S0714980817000551 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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