Christopher Voltmer, Michael Tautonico, Matthew Botros, Gillian Scherer, Paige Trombley, Lindsey Dilorio, Michael Romeo
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Abstract
Background: Falls are the leading cause of injuries in older adults and are often preventable. Of particular concern, is a lack of universally utilized guidelines for assessing the risk for falls within the physical therapy field.
Purpose: To explore home health physical therapists' (PTs) perceptions regarding fall risk assessment and their awareness, comfort, utilization, education, and interest in the CDC STEADI initiative.
Methods: A 27-question survey collected data from home health PTs.
Results: A total of 131 responses were analyzed. Respondents (84.7%) believed it is important to assess the risk for falls in patients regardless of setting and diagnosis. Less than half (48.1%) were aware of the CDC STEADI initiative available to PTs. Respondents (36.0%) reported being taught the CDC STEADI initiative in their PT program. Respondents (92.1%) reported an interest in utilizing the initiative.
Conclusions: The CDC STEADI initiative may be underutilized in home health secondary to decreased awareness, comfort, and education.
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The Journal of Allied Health is the official publication of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP) . The Journal is the only interdisciplinary allied health periodical, publishing scholarly works related to research and development, feature articles, research abstracts and book reviews. Readers of The Journal comprise allied health leaders, educators, faculty and students. Subscribers to The Journal consist of domestic and international college and university libraries, health organizations and hospitals. Almost 20% of subscribers, in the last three years, have been from outside of the United States. Subscribers include the World Health Organization, the American Medical Association and major universities.
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