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Hospital staff reveal secrets to preventing falls in confused patients

NCT ID NCT06738316

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Nottingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how healthcare workers prevent accidental falls in hospital patients who have temporary or permanent loss of cognitive function (like confusion or dementia). Researchers used simulations and group discussions with nurses, therapists, and doctors to understand the challenges and best practices. The goal is to use these insights to design better fall-prevention tools for hospitals.

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could lead to better fall-prevention strategies for patients with cognitive loss in hospitals.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed qualitative study with 53 participants, so findings may not apply to all hospitals or patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

53 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Healthcare professionals involved in the management or care of patients who are at risk of accidental falls in hospitals.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Any healthcare professional or associated support staff involved in the fall risk assessment of patients on admission to a standard care ward environment in hospital * Any healthcare professional or associated support staff involved in the multifactorial assessment of patients in an acute ward environment * Any healthcare professional or associated support staff involved in putting fall prevention measures in place in an acute ward environment * Any healthcare professional or associated support staff involved in caring for patients and their relatives after an accidental fall in an acute ward environment * Ability to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Any healthcare worker with no medical or surgical ward experience * Any healthcare worker under the age of 18 years old * Any healthcare worker working exclusively in Critical Care or high dependency units or Paediatrics as countermeasures and levels of observation are different in these areas and have separate guidance and policies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Northern Care Alliance, Rochdale Care Organisation

    Salford, M6 8HD, United Kingdom

  • Nottingham University Hospitals

    Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom

  • University Hospitals of Leicester

    Leicester, LE1 5WW, United Kingdom

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