TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Systematic review of the effect of home modification and fall prevention programs on falls and the performance of community-dwelling older adults
JO  - American journal of occupational therapy
A1  - Chase, Carla A.
A1  - Mann, Kathryn
A1  - Wasek, Sarah
A1  - Arbesman, Marian
SP  - 284
EP  - 291
VL  - 66
IS  - 3
N2  - This systematic review explored the impact of fall prevention programs and home modifications on falls and the performance of community-dwelling older adults. It was conducted as part of the American Occupational Therapy Association's Evidence-Based Practice Project. Thirty-three articles were analyzed and synthesized. The strongest results were found for multifactorial programs that included home evaluations and home modifications, physical activity or exercise, education, vision and medication checks, or assistive technology to prevent falls. Positive outcomes included a decreased rate of functional decline, a decrease in fear of falling, and an increase in physical factors such as balance and strength. The strength of the evidence for physical activity and home modification programs provided individually was moderate. Implications for practice, education, and research are also discussed.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0272-9490
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.005017
ID  - ref1
ER  -