TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - On the Move clinic: a fall prevention nurse practitioner-driven model of care
JO  - Geriatric nursing
A1  - Kanne, Geraldine E.
A1  - Sabol, Valerie K.
A1  - Pierson, Dana
A1  - Corcoran, Misty W.
A1  - Silva, Susan G.
A1  - White, Heidi K.
SP  - 850
EP  - 854
VL  - 42
IS  - 4
N2  - Falls in older adults are common and interventions to reduce associated morbidity and mortality remain difficult to implement. This quality improvement project evaluated On the Move, a new clinic designed to provide tailored recommendations to reduce falls risk, based on an adaptation of CDC's STEADI: a falls risk screening, assessment and intervention guide. 89 participants were referred by primary care and emergency services. A nurse practitioner assessed modifiable physical, behavioral and environmental risk factors and utilized motivational interviewing and education to guide participants in developing an intervention plan. A physical therapist assessed gait/balance, the need for ongoing PT services and provided brief counseling. Participants received a 6-week phone call and 12-week follow up visit. Measurements, including 30-second chair stands, Timed Up and Go, 4-Item Dynamic Gait Index, and Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale all showed significant improvement. Participants made behavioral changes to reduce risk, and plans to continue exercise.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0197-4572
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.03.019
ID  - ref1
ER  -