New model aims to stop falls in care homes
NCT ID NCT06947915
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study worked with care home staff, residents, and health experts to create a new plan for preventing falls in older adults living in care homes. Researchers held workshops and surveys with 31 participants to design the model and decide how to measure its success. The goal is to give care homes a practical tool to keep residents safer from falls.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a practical, evidence-based framework that helps care homes reduce falls among older residents.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on developing a model, not testing its effectiveness. The model may not work in all care homes or reduce falls as hoped.
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Locations
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University of Nottingham
Nottingham, United Kingdom
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