@article{ref1,
title="Outcomes of usual versus a specialized falls and balance program in the home",
journal="Home healthcare now",
year="2015",
author="Whitney, Susan L. and Marchetti, Gregory F. and Ellis, Jennifer L. and Otis, Laurie",
volume="33",
number="5",
pages="265-274",
abstract="A retrospective cohort study with adjustment for baseline group differences was conducted to determine if there was a difference in Outcome and Information Data Set (OASIS-C) activities of daily living (ADL) outcomes as well as the duration and number of home care visits between usual home care rehabilitation services and a home care rehabilitation team that was specially trained in falls identification and prevention. Data from adult Medicare beneficiaries who were treated in a large multistate home care practice with at least one visit by a physical therapist were retrieved retrospectively for analysis (n = 3,907 records). Patients identified as having multiple fall risk factors based on OASIS-C assessment undergoing a specialized care program demonstrated greater improvements in mean total ADL scores after home healthcare rehabilitation services compared with subjects at fall risk receiving usual care. Interdisciplinary care delivered by a healthcare team specially trained in fall prevention appeared to decrease the number of home care visits and resulted in improved ADL OASIS-C outcome scores after adjustment for potential confounders.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2374-4529",
doi="10.1097/NHH.0000000000000232",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NHH.0000000000000232"
}