Falls are an issue disproportionately affecting older @entity1 who are at increased risk of @entity130 . This protocol describes a pilot study investigating shock-absorbing flooring for fall-related @entity130 in wards for older @entity1 . OBJECTIVES: To inform future research by evaluating fall-related @entity130 on the intervention and existing flooring, assessing the sustainability of the flooring in ward environments, estimating the cost-effectiveness of the floor and assessing how the floor affects @entity1 and other users. DESIGN: This study uses mixed methods a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial, observation via mechanical testing and interviews. Eight participating wards (clusters) are randomised using a computer-generated list. No blinding is incorporated into the study. Each site has a baseline period of approximately 6 months. Then, four sites receive the intervention floor, while four continue using standard floors. Sites are then followed up for approximately 1 year. @entity1 : Any @entity1 admitted to a bed in the 'study area' of a participating ward can be entered into the trial. Orientated @entity1 , visitors and any hospital staff who use the floor in a study area are eligible for inclusion in an interview. INTERVENTION: An 8.3 mm thick vinyl floor covering with @entity2634 foam backing (Tarkett Omnisports EXCEL). OUTCOMES: The primary outcome is fall-related @entity130 . Severity of @entity130 , falls, cost-effectiveness, user views and mechanical performance (shock absorbency and slip resistance) are also being assessed.

Pilot cluster randomised controlled trial of flooring to reduce XXXX from falls in elderly care units: study protocol.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'person', 'PARTICIPANTS', 'people'] @entity2634 :: ('MESH:D011143', 'Chemical') :: ['polyvinyl chloride'] @entity130 :: ('MESH:D014947', 'Disease') :: ['injuries', 'falls and injury']
@entity130 :: (MESH:D014947,Disease) :: ['injuries']
