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Citation

Chien T, Goddard M, Casey J, Devitt R, Filinski J. Phys. Occup. Ther. Geriatrics 2016; 34(2-3): 124-140.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/02703181.2015.1136367

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Aims: To evaluate mobility outcomes and concerns about falling for community dwelling medically complex clients (MCCs) participating in an individualized falls prevention clinic.

METHODS: A quantitative retrospective chart review with one group pretest, posttest design compared four outcome measures of Gait Speed, 30 Second Sit-to-Stand Test, Timed Up and Go, and The Falls Efficacy Scale International. Consecutive participants discharged from the Falls Prevention Clinic between January 2014 and December 2014 were screened. Paired t-test was used to determine outcome measure significance. Descriptive statistics and analysis of participant satisfaction surveys were completed.

RESULTS: Sixty-nine participants were included. Over 75% of participants had at least one fall in the past year and average number of falls totaled five. Statistical significance was achieved on all four outcome measures.

CONCLUSIONS: An individualized, multifactorial approach appears to benefit MCCs despite average outcome measure scores still indicating a falls risk. Further examination of defining falls risk for MCCs is warranted.


Language: en

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