Applying the RE-AIM implementation framework to evaluate fall prevention interventions in community dwelling adults with cognitive impairment: a review and secondary analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive impairment (CI) is a risk factor for falls due to environmental or living settings, balance, gait and vision impairments, as well as medications. While previous systematic reviews have focused on the effectiveness of fall prevention programs in adults with cognitive impairment, very limited information is available on their implementation. This review examines what aspects of fall prevention interventions for community-dwelling adults with CI have been reported using the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework to support successful implementation.

Methods

We examined the included studies from our systematic review, which searched 7 databases for primary and secondary fall prevention interventions involving commu

SUBMITTER: Racey M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8314446 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature