A multi-centre RCT to prevent secondary falls in older people presenting to the emergency department with a fall [ 2013 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Anna Barker (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Glenn Arendts ,  A/Pr Julie Redfern ,  Dr Judy Lowthian ,  Dr Nicholas Waldron
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Brief description Falls are a leading cause for presentation to Emergency Departments (EDs) by older patients. More than 50% who present to ED with a fall injury have fallen in the previous year. RESPOND is an innovative post-ED discharge program designed to reduce secondary falls in older people. RESPOND extends current falls prevention research and practice by incorporating patient-centred education with behaviour change strategies proven to be effective in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular events.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,534,471.92

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health