A protocol to determine the acceptability and feasibility of a pilot intervention emergency department virtual observation unit fall prevention program.

Abigail E JonesMaura KennedyEmily M HaydenKei OuchiKalpana N ShankarAnita CharyAngel LiKara Mc LoughlinBenjamin WhiteEsteban Franco-GarciaVanessa DellheimShan W Liu

Published in: Pilot and feasibility studies (2024)

This study will provide insights into the feasibility and acceptability of a novel ED VOU Falls program with the aim of ultimately decreasing falls. In the future, such a program could be implemented as part of fall prevention interventions.

Keyphrases

emergency department
quality improvement
randomized controlled trial
physical activity
study protocol
clinical trial
current status
community dwelling
electronic health record