Single-Session Evidence-Based Intervention and Fall Risk Awareness in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

IF 0.5 4区医学 Q4 GERONTOLOGY

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation Pub Date : 2021-07-01 DOI:10.1097/tgr.0000000000000317

Brenda S Howard, Fiona Brown Jones, Aundrea Sellers Steenblock, Kiersten Ham Butler, Ellen Thomas Laub, Meghan Winters Crull, Katherine Zaborowicz Grant

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Abstract

Purpose: To determine effects of a fall risk educational program on fall risk awareness. Methods: Twenty-five community-dwelling older adults 65 years and older attended a single-session intervention. Investigators held focus groups 1 month post-intervention. Investigators administered the Short Falls Efficacy Scale-International (S-FES-I) pre- and post-intervention. Results: Raw S-FES-I scores trended toward reduced fear of falling. Older adults reported heightened awareness of fall risks and reinforcement of fall prevention behaviors. Social support and narrative storytelling helped motivate participants. Conclusion: A single-session educational program reinforced existing fall risk reduction knowledge and behaviors but was limited in its ability to prompt behavioral change.

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社区居住老年人单次循证干预和跌倒风险意识

目的:确定跌倒风险教育项目对跌倒风险意识的影响。方法:25名65岁及以上的社区老年人参加了单次干预。调查人员在干预后1个月举行焦点小组。研究人员在干预前和干预后使用了Short Falls功效国际量表(S-FES-I)。结果:原始S-FES-I得分倾向于减少对跌倒的恐惧。老年人报告说，他们对跌倒风险的意识提高了，并加强了预防跌倒的行为。社会支持和叙事有助于激励参与者。结论:单次教育计划加强了现有的减少跌倒风险的知识和行为，但在促进行为改变方面能力有限。

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Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation Multiple-

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期刊介绍： Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, (TGR) is a peer-reviewed journal that presents clinical, basic, and applied research, as well as theoretic information, consolidated into a clinically relevant format and provides a resource for the healthcare professional practicing in the area of geriatric rehabilitation. TGR provides useful, treatment-related information written by and for specialists in all aspects of geriatric care. Each issue focuses on a specific topic, providing dependable hands-on tips and techniques.