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The use of predictive fall models for older adults receiving aged care, using routinely collected electronic health record data: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls in older adults remain a pressing health concern. With advancements in data analytics and increasing uptake of electronic health records, developing comprehensive predictive models for fall risk is now possible. We aimed to systematically identify studies involving the development and implementation of predictive falls models which used routinely collected electronic health record data in home-based, community and residential aged care settings.

Methods

A systematic search of entries in Cochrane Library, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted in July 2020 using search terms relevant to aged care, prediction, and falls. Selection criteria included English-language studies, published in peer-reviewed journals, had an outcome of falls, and involved fall risk modelling using routinely collected electronic health record data. Screening, data extraction and quality appraisal using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program for Clinical Prediction Rule Studies were conducted. Study content was synthesised and reported narratively.

Results

From 7,329 unique entries, four relevant studies were identified. All predictive models were built using different statistical techniques. Predictors across seven categories were used: demographics, assessments of care, fall history, medication use, health conditions, physical abilities, and environmental factors. Only one of the four studies had been validated externally. Three studies reported on the performance of the models.

Conclusions

Adopting predictive modelling in aged care services for adverse events, such as falls, is in its infancy. The increased availability of electronic health record data and the potential of predictive modelling to document fall risk and inform appropriate interventions is making use of such models achievable. Having a dynamic prediction model that reflects the changing status of an aged care client is key to this moving forward for fall prevention interventions.

SUBMITTER: Seaman K

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8923829 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The use of predictive fall models for older adults receiving aged care, using routinely collected electronic health record data: a systematic review.

Seaman Karla K Ludlow Kristiana K Wabe Nasir N Dodds Laura L Siette Joyce J Nguyen Amy A Jorgensen Mikaela M Lord Stephen R SR Close Jacqueline C T JCT O'Toole Libby L Lin Caroline C Eymael Annaliese A Westbrook Johanna J

BMC geriatrics 20220316 1

<h4>Background</h4>Falls in older adults remain a pressing health concern. With advancements in data analytics and increasing uptake of electronic health records, developing comprehensive predictive models for fall risk is now possible. We aimed to systematically identify studies involving the development and implementation of predictive falls models which used routinely collected electronic health record data in home-based, community and residential aged care settings.<h4>Methods</h4>A systemat ...[more]

PMID: 35291948

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The use of predictive fall models for older adults receiving aged care, using routinely collected electronic health record data: a systematic review.

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The use of predictive fall models for older adults receiving aged care, using routinely collected electronic health record data: a systematic review.

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