An investigation of factors contributing to the sustainability of home safety equipment schemes in communities at higher risk of injury: a case study approach based on a national programme in England

Project Duration

2011 – 2014

Funder

RoSPA

Aims

To identify factors contributing to the sustainability of home safety equipment schemes in communities at higher risk of injury in England.

Research objectives: 

1. To identify contextual influences on scheme sustainability including those:
   - Associated with the programme content and delivery mechanism
   - Associated with the organisational setting
   - Associated with the immediate community setting and with the wider socio-political and economic context
2. To explore experiences of scheme participation and the potential influence of these on sustainability from the perspective of families within the target group
3. To explore experiences of scheme participation and the potential influence of these on sustainability from the perspective of professionals with an interest or involvement in local home safety schemes
4. To explore the applicability of exiting models of programme sustainability for use with home safety equipment schemes in communities at higher risk of injury
5. To produce recommendations on planning for sustainability for those involved in the development and delivery of home safety schemes in high risk communities in the UK

Methods

Case study.

Stage of Development

Currently at the data collection stage.