Dissemination of an Evidence‐Based Multicomponent Fall Risk‐Assessment and ‐Management Strategy Throughout a Geographic Area
Baker DI, King MB, Fortinsky RH, Graff LG, Gottschalk M, Acampora D, Preston J, Brown CJ, Tinetti ME. Dissemination of an Evidence‐Based Multicomponent Fall Risk‐Assessment and ‐Management Strategy Throughout a Geographic Area. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2005, 53: 675-680. PMID: 15817016, DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2005.53218.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccidental FallsAgedCatchment Area, HealthCommunity-Institutional RelationsConnecticutDiffusion of InnovationEducation, ContinuingEvidence-Based MedicineHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Plan ImplementationHealth Services for the AgedHumansInformation DisseminationOrganizational InnovationProgram EvaluationRisk AssessmentRisk ManagementConceptsFall risk assessmentHome care agenciesRehabilitation facilityCare agenciesPrimary care providersPrimary care officesOutpatient rehabilitation facilitiesBehavior change strategiesDissemination effortsGeriatric conditionsReferral patternsEvidence-based practiceCare officesFunctional outcomeCare providersFall assessmentClinical practiceMedicare coverageMost providersLack of awarenessRisk assessmentGeographic areasHospitalNorth-central ConnecticutProviders