Citation

Horowitz BP, Almonte T, Vasil A. Occup. Ther. Health Care 2016; 30(4): 356-372.

Affiliation

Occupational Therapy Department , York College-CUNY , Jamaica , New York , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07380577.2016.1191695

PMID

27331650

Abstract

This exploratory research examined the benefits of a health education program utilizing the Home Safety Self-Assessment Tool (HSSAT) to increase perceived knowledge of home safety, recognition of unsafe activities, ability to safely perform activities, and develop home safety plans of 47 older adults. Focus groups in two senior centers explored social workers' perspectives on use of the HSSAT in community practice.

RESULTS for the health education program found significant differences between reported knowledge of home safety (p =.02), ability to recognize unsafe activities (p =.01), safely perform activities (p =.04), and develop a safety plan (p =.002). Social workers identified home safety as a major concern and the HSSAT a promising assessment tool. Research has implications for reducing environmental fall risks.

Language: en