@article{ref1,
title="Measurement of fall prevention awareness and behaviours among older adults at home",
journal="Canadian journal on aging",
year="2017",
author="Russell, Katherine and Taing, Darcie and Roy, Jacqueline",
volume="36",
number="4",
pages="522-535",
abstract="This study surveyed awareness of, and adherence to, six national fall prevention recommendations among community-dwelling older adults (n = 1050) in Ottawa. Although 76 per cent of respondents agreed falling is a concern and preventable, fewer perceived susceptibility to falling (63%). Respondents had high awareness that home modifications and physical activity can prevent falls. Reported modifications included grab bars (50%), night lights (44%), and raised toilet seats (19%). Half met aerobic activity recommendations; 38 per cent met strength recommendations. Respondents had lower awareness that an annual medication review, annual eye and physical examination, and daily vitamin D supplementation could reduce fall risk. However, reported annual medication review (79%) and eye examination (75%) was high. Nearly half met recommendations for vitamin D intake. These findings suggest a gap in knowledge of awareness and adherence to national recommendations, highlighting the ones that may require attention from those who work to prevent falls.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0714-9808",
doi="10.1017/S0714980817000332",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0714980817000332"
}