Feasibility and Accuracy of Different Methods for Collecting Data on Falls Among Older People With Dementia.

ABSTRACT: This study compared different methods for collecting data on falls among people with dementia to identify which is most feasible and accurate. Eighty-three dyads, comprised of a community-dwelling person with dementia and their informal carer, participated in the TAi ChI for people with demenTia (TACIT) trial. Falls were collected prospectively over 6 months using monthly calendars, weekly and monthly telephone interviews, and 3-monthly telephone interviews with the carer. Unique falls identified across the reporting methods were combined, and this total was compared against each reporting method in isolation and combinations. A higher frequency of falls indicated greater accuracy. Falls data collection was most feasible with weekly telephone interviews (84%), and most accurate with the co

SUBMITTER: Adamczewska N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7116406 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature