期刊
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
卷 19, 期 13, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19137577
关键词
accidental falls; aged; institutionalization; nursing homes; practices; risk
资金
- Center for Research, Innovation, and Development in Nursing, in Portugal
The present study explores the bio-physiological factors of falls among the older adult population and introduces prevention measures and personalized cognitive-behavioral strategies by investigating the safety and self-care practices of institutionalized older adults and their relationship with falls. The study found that the prevalence of falls among institutionalized older adults was 41.6%, with 38.3% being recurring episodes. Older adults with cognitive decline showed lower mean scores for safety practices.
The present study about falls among the older adult population essentially explores bio-physiological factors. In light of the complexity of the factors that cause these accidents, it is important to identify the safety and self-care practices of institutionalized older adults and their relationship with falls in order to introduce prevention measures and personalized cognitive-behavioral strategies. The objective of this study was to: (a) determine the frequency of falls and their recurrence among institutionalized older adults, and (b) to associate the occurrence of falls among institutionalized adults with or without cognitive impairment to communication and safety practices. This was a quantitative, correlational, and longitudinal study with 204 institutionalized older adults living in two long-term care facilities in Portugal. The Scale of Practices and Behaviors for Institutionalized Elderly to Prevent Falls was administered to the sample. The prevalence of falls at a 12-month follow-up was 41.6%, of which 38.3% were recurring episodes. Older adults with cognitive decline showed lower mean scores for safety practices. Further research with larger samples should explore the relationships between communication and safety practices and falls, their recurrence, and fear of new falls.
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