Phase 3
N=689
CONNECT for Better Falls Prevention in VA Community Living Centers
Accidental Falls
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00836433 ↗Enrolled (actual)
689
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Fall-related Process Measures — 0.40; 0.32 proportion of indicators completed
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Interventions
- CONNECT educational intervention (Behavioral); FALLS educational intervention (Behavioral)
- Age
- Pediatric, Adult, Older Adult
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Primary completion
- Oct 2011
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Fall-related Process Measures |
0.40; 0.32 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Facility Fall Rates |
0.03; -0.28 | — |
Summary
This is a randomized trial of 2 nursing home staff educational approaches to reduce falls in VA nursing home (CLC) residents. One is a traditional falls education program using web-based modules, feedback of quality indicators, and meetings with influential peers. The other is a 12 week program that trains staff to form better connections and use effective communication strategies with a diverse network of co-workers, so that problem solving about resident problems is enhanced. The study will test whether the second intervention increases the effectiveness of the traditional falls education program.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- All clinical and support staff in participating VA Community Living Centers
Exclusion Criteria
- Inability to speak and understand English
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00836433). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.