Fall Prevention Training Program Evaluation
This is an evaluation of a fall prevention training program for the elderly in the community. The 65-and-above population in the U.S. has been constantly increasing and focus must be given on prevention of falls and the strategies to be instituted. Prevention can lead to economic consequences in the form of benefits and costs. The stakeholders are the elderly, and this includes the family members, nursing institutions, hospitals and health care providers, insurance providers, and the government (Hosseini & Hosseini, 2008).
The purpose of this evaluation is to analyze the feasibility of the in terms of costs and benefits for the elderly and the aforementioned stakeholders and make appropriate recommendations to the concerned stakeholders.
Description
Americans have a longer life expectancy and a great portion of the population is considered elderly or seniors. This kind of population growth has some consequences and one of these is an increase in the number of falls or accidents. Falls cause injuries or death but they can be avoided. A survey states that one out of three seniors or elderly fall every year (Hosseini & Hosseini, 2008).
This paper therefore will evaluate the community-based training program for the prevention of falls of the elderly. The study will entail analysis and recommendation for future use of the elderly and caregivers and health providers who have the elderly under their care.
Context
Falls commonly occur in community settings. Studies report that the lack of proper nursing care has made the incidence of falls worsen. Some serious falls result in a hip fracture that can lead to death. Many results in serious injuries and hip dislocations that require hospitalization, while others lead to emotional and psychological effects on individuals (Ganz, Yano, Saliba, & Shekelle, 2009).
Educating nursing staff in private or public institutions can minimize falls. Education is one of the most effective techniques in reducing falls. Homes can effectively deal on environmental hazards. Community-based programs to are applicable to homes with elderly patients (Mosenthal et al. as cited in Hosseini & Hosseini, 2008). This paper will evaluate the training programs and recommend on which appropriate actions or activities should be taken to help the patients and the elderly.
Target Population
The target population includes the elderly or seniors who are residing in the community and in private or public-funded homes, the nursing staff of homes, and public and private institutions.
Resources/Inputs
Resources include educational or reading materials, technology, and staff to provide training for private and public institutions. Funding is also necessary.
Specific activities
The team will evaluate the . How the training was conducted, the outcomes and the benefits will be evaluated. A training team will have to be trained by experienced health or care providers who have had knowledge in preventing falls incurred by the elderly. The training team will in turn train the staff in homes and caregiving institutions.
Risk factors should first be identified, for example weakness, shaky movements of patients, confusion and other psychological or medical problems. Detection of risk factors can mitigate possible falls.
Evaluation Level
What level of evaluation is utilized?
A high level of evaluation is utilized because this involves safety and health of the elderly. High level means every part of the training is evaluated.
Outcomes
What are the programs intended outcomes (intended outcomes are short-term, intermediate, or long-term)?
Risk factors for falls are eliminated. Preventing falls will reduce the cost of hospitalization due to injury or hip dislocation. Both the staff of various facilities and the patients will be educated and trained on reducing the risk factors. Short term includes reduction of risk factors. Intermediate term outcomes include education of staff and of falls.
