Citation

Kim D, Ahrentzen S. J. Housing Elder. 2017; 31(3): 286-301.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/02763893.2017.1335667

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article investigated the role of environmental and behavioral factors surrounding fall incidents in a senior living community. Using a mixed-methods approach, this research included both a retrospective analysis of fall reports and resident interviews. The quantitative analysis showed falls in the bedroom and bathroom were more likely to happen between 12 am and 8 am. Falls in the bathroom were more likely to result in severe injuries compared to falls in other rooms. The qualitative analysis identified three types of fall-related activity (transfer, ambulation, standing) and five behavioral factors surrounding fall incidents (transferring, slipping, misjudged behavior, tripping, health issue).

Language: en

Keywords

injury; older people; circumstances; consequences; Falling