Self-management experiences in fall prevention among community-dwelling older adults in China: a descriptive qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls are the most common injuries in older adults, and fall prevention is one of the primary measures to achieve healthy aging. Self-management refers to the measures taken by individuals to avoid various adverse factors and health damage to protect and promote their health. This study aimed to explore the factors and measures of self-managed fall prevention among community-dwelling older adults.

Methods

A qualitative study based in two communities under the jurisdiction of Ninghua Street and Shanghai Street was conducted in Fuzhou, China. Semi-structured and face-to-face individual interviews were conducted with 15 community-dwelling older adults. Interviews were conducted by the first and second authors who had participated in qualitative training and were audi

SUBMITTER: Yang YT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11425688 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature