Older adult fall prevention practices among primary care providers at accountable care organizations: A pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls are a serious and common problem among older adults. Low-tech, inexpensive, community-based fall prevention programs have been shown to be both effective and cost effective, however, these programs are not well-integrated into clinical practice.

Research design

We surveyed primary care providers at a convenience sample of two accountable care organizations in Massachusetts to assess their beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, and practices relative to fall risk assessment and intervention for their older patients.

Results

Response rate was 71%. Providers' beliefs about the efficacy of fall risk assessment and intervention were mixed. Eighty-seven percent believed that they could be effective in reducing fall risk among their older adult patients. Ninety-six

SUBMITTER: Howland J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6181356 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature