Exploring barriers and facilitators to fall prevention among older adults in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls are a leading cause of injury, disability, and hospitalization among older adults in Saudi Arabia. Despite international advances in fall prevention, local barriers, particularly those related to culture, education, and resource availability, remain insufficiently explored.

Objectives

This study aimed to explore the key barriers and facilitators to fall prevention among adults aged 65 and older in Saudi Arabia, and to examine how cultural, educational, and socioeconomic factors influence implementation efforts.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive design was employed using semi-structured interviews with 16 healthcare professionals, including nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and general practitioners, recruited from governmental and

SUBMITTER: Albasha N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12853976 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature