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Citation

Yoo IY. J. Gerontol. Nurs. 2011; 37(9): 28-40.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Healio)

DOI

10.3928/00989134-20110503-01

PMID

21634315

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the risk factors for nonfallers versus fallers (1+ falls) and nonfallers/one-time fallers versus recurrent fallers (2+ falls) using the Resident Assessment Instrument-Home Care (RAI-HC(©)). Community-dwelling Koreans 65 and older (N = 411) comprised the sample. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the factors predictive of fallers and recurrent fallers. Eight predictive factors were statistically significant with regard to recurrent falls: unsteady gait, low scores related to performance of activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs (IADLs), high pain scores, number of housing environmental hazards, use of an assistive device, fear of falling, and reduced vision. Based on the findings, it is important to assess the risk factors for recurrent falls and develop differentiation strategies that help prevent recurrent falls, including management of gait problems, pain control, use of appropriate assistive devices, a fear management program, regular eye examinations, making improvements to ADLs and IADLs, and creating a safer home environment. In addition, using a standardized tool such as the RAI-HC would help assess multivariate fall risk factors to facilitate comparisons across different community care settings.


Language: en

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