@article{ref1,
title="Post-hospital falls prevention intervention: a mixed-methods study",
journal="Journal of aging and physical activity",
year="2019",
author="Renehan, Emma and Meyer, Claudia and Elliott, Rohan A. and Batchelor, Frances and Said, Catherine and Haines, Terry and Goeman, Dianne",
volume="27",
number="2",
pages="155-165",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: Post-hospital discharge shows increased risk for falls in older people. This pilot study was created to determine feasibility and acceptability of a community-delivered post-hospital multi-factorial program. <br><br>METHOD: This mixed-method study used randomised controlled design (quantitative component) and interviews (qualitative component). People aged ≥65 years, hospitalised for a fall, underwent assessment for quality of life and falls-related outcomes, followed by interviews, randomisation into intervention (exercise, medication review and education) or control group, and follow-up at 6-months. <br><br>RESULTS: Thirteen people commenced, with ten people assessed at 6-months. Participants were complex with high degrees of frailty, multi-morbidity, polypharmacy and falls risk. Interview data related to intervention, impacts on quality of life and fall-related outcomes. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Preliminary findings suggest suitability of a multi-factorial program for older people post-hospital discharge following a fall. A social component would be a useful addition to falls-prevention strategies, utilising existing community nursing organisations.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1063-8652",
doi="10.1123/japa.2017-0406",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2017-0406"
}