Improving falls risk screening and prevention using an e-learning approach.

Aim: This study investigated the impact of an e-learning education programme for nurses on falls risk screening, falls prevention and post-falls management.

Background: Falls injury within older inpatients is a major patient safety concern.

Method: Using a pre-post design, observation of the patient and environment and patient health care record audits, were conducted following the introduction of a falls e-learning education programme.