Development of a Fall-Risk Self-Assessment for Community-Dwelling Seniors

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - Tập 19 Số 1 - Trang 16-29 - 2011
Rebecca L. Vivrette1, Laurence Z. Rubenstein, Jennifer Martin, Karen Josephson, B. Josea Kramer
1Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, North Hills, CA, USA

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Objective:To determine seniors’ beliefs about falls and design a fall-risk self-assessment and educational materials to promote early identification of evidence-based fall risks and encourage prevention behaviors.Methods:Focus groups with community-dwelling seniors, conducted in two phases to identify perceptions about fall risks and risk reduction and to assess face validity of the fall-risk self-assessment and acceptability of educational materials.Results:Lay perception of fall risks was in general concordance with evidence-based research. Maintaining independence and positive tone were perceived as key motivators for fall prevention. Seniors intended to use information in the educational tool to stimulate discussions about falls with health care providers.Implications:An evidence-based, educational fall-risk self-assessment acceptable to older adults can build on existing lay knowledge about fall risks and perception that falls are a relevant problem and can educate seniors about their specific risks and how to minimize them.

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Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

Tập 19 Số 1

16-29

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