Evaluation of Tailored Falls Education on Older Adults' Behavior Following Hospitalization.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Older adults recently discharged from the hospital are known to be at risk of functional decline and falls. This study evaluated the effect of a tailored education program provided in the hospital on older adult engagement in fall prevention strategies within 6 months after hospital discharge. METHODS:A process evaluation of a randomized controlled trial that aimed to improve older adult fall prevention behaviors after hospital discharge. Participants (n = 390) were aged 60 years and older with good cognitive function (greater than 7 of 10 Abbreviated Mental Test Score), discharged home from three hospital rehabilitation wards in Perth, Australia. The primary outcomes were engagement in fall prevention strategies, including assistance with daily activities, home modifications, a

SUBMITTER: Naseri C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7539485 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature