Citation

Reinoso H, McCaffrey RG, Taylor DWM. Geriatr. Nurs. 2018; 39(2): 199-203.

Affiliation

Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Professions of Mercer University, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.gerinurse.2017.08.014

PMID

28987715

Abstract

One fourth of all American's over 65 years of age fall each year. Falls are a common and often devastating event that can pose a serious health risk for older adults. Healthcare providers are often unable to spend the time required to assist older adults with fall risk issues. Without a team approach to fall prevention the system remains focused on fragmented levels of health promotion and risk prevention. The specific aim of this project was to engage older adults from the community in a fall risk assessment program, using the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries (STEADI) program, and provide feedback on individual participants' risks that participants could share with their primary care physician. Older adults who attended the risk screening were taking medications that are known to increase falls. They mentioned that their health care providers do not screen for falls and appreciated a community based screening.

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Language: en

Keywords

Fall prevention; Fall risk; Geriatric; STEADI