THE EFFECT OF NURSE LED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME TOWARDS KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF FALL ASSESSMENT AMONG REGISTERED NURSES IN A PRIVATE ELDERLY CARE CENTRE IN KUALA LUMPUR.

Abstract

Background: Fall remain the most common clinical incident that cause morbidity and mortality as well as leaving victim with significant psychological impact. Fall Prevention and Precaution Measure has been implemented across all acute and home nursing centre however various literature have revealed that rate of fall is still high. Fall Prevention Bundle has been in place to prevent fall.

Objective: The study aimed to inspect the effect of Fall Prevention Programme on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in Fall Prevention is deemed important in age care.

Methods: A quantitative design, quasi-experimental with pre and post comparative data, before and after the education programme will be utilized. The study will be conducted at KPJ Senior Living Care. A purposive sampling is used among Registered Nurse. Data of pre and post score be collected and analysed. A pre and post comparison of knowledge, attitude and practice of rating MFS and competency of implementation of Fall Care Plan will be investigated.

Results: Analysis shown significant increase of knowledge post Fall Prevention Programme with p value of 0.001, but insignificant value of p 0.257 and 0.157 for both attitude and practice among nurses. Despite being only significant in knowledge statistically, the study has shown increase in percentage in attitude and practice among the nurses.

Conclusion: The fall prevention training has shown to give positive impact on the knowledge, attitude, and practice among nurses. Continuous awareness and training are highly recommended as to ensure better understanding and ability to rate Morse Fall Scale and provide the best prevention fall.