Near-falls in Singapore community-dwelling older adults: a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A near-fall is defined as a loss of balance that would result in a fall if sufficient balance recovery manoeuvres are not executed. Compared to falls, near-falls and its associated balance recovery manoeuvres have been understudied. Older adults may not recognise a near-fall or identify the use of their balance recovery manoeuvres to prevent a fall. The consensus on the methods to collect near-fall data is lacking. The primary objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of recruitment and retention. Secondary objectives were to establish evidence that Singapore community-dwelling older adults can identify near-falls and associated balance recovery manoeuvres. Texting and calling methods were explored as reporting methods.

Methods

This study took place

SUBMITTER: Soh SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7802318 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature