Anchoring Transformation: Steady On Your Feet's Pivotal Role in Integrated Falls Prevention
Published on: 2nd December 2023
Published on: 2nd December 2023
At the heart of the transformational pathway developed by Specialist Physiotherapist Louise Egan and her team at South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, lies the robust framework of resources and tools meticulously crafted by Steady On Your Feet. Our platform was the bedrock upon which the new integrated falls prevention strategy was built.
Our tailored self-assessment tools, online and paper-based self-help resources, fall prevention guides, and self-assessment tool, grounded in RCP and NICE guidelines, were the catalysts that empowered Louise and her team to shift from a reactive to a proactive approach in falls prevention.
The outcomes, particularly the engaging 'steady on your feet' website, underline the transformative potential of the Steady On Your Feet platform. The website, at the core of the integrated pathway, demonstrated the profound impact digital platforms can have on community engagement and proactive fall prevention.
The ambitious reduction targets set for hospital admissions, hip fractures, falls in care homes, and patient falls within acute settings further underscore the tangible benefits our platform delivers. SOYF's mission of fostering a proactive stance towards fall prevention resonates strongly with the goals and outcomes achieved in the integrated strategy.
The South Tees SteadyHub website, created by Steady On Your Feet, was at the heart of the integrated pathway, becoming a beacon of engagement and self-assessment. Within the initial three months post-launch (Sept-Dec 2020), the website registered 1,539 hits from 1,197 visitors. A significant engagement was seen in the self-assessment section, with 139 self-assessments initiated and 86 completed, showcasing a robust 62 per cent completion rate. This data not only underscores the seamless user engagement facilitated by our platform but also the burgeoning awareness and proactive stance towards fall prevention among the community.
Moreover, the ongoing development plans to expand the website, deliver virtual training, and foster community engagement align seamlessly with Steady On Your Feet’s objectives of enhancing accessibility, promoting education, and fostering community-centric preventive measures.
Reflecting on the collaborative journey, it's evident that the synergy between Steady On Your Feet's comprehensive resources and the dedicated team at South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust has crafted a blueprint for proactive falls prevention. It's a testament to the transformative power of collaborative efforts underpinned by robust digital platforms like Steady On Your Feet.
In encapsulation, the narrative of integrated, proactive fall prevention strategy at South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust is a compelling validation of Steady On Your Feet's foundational principles and offerings. It reaffirms our mission, and the pivotal role digital platforms play in orchestrating a community-centric, proactive approach towards falls prevention. Through continuous collaboration and innovation, we remain steadfast in our commitment to contributing to safer, healthier communities across the UK.
Source Article: https://www.csp.org.uk/frontline/article/developing-integrated-falls-prevention-strategy
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