@article{ref1,
title="Four smart steps: fall prevention for community-dwelling older adults",
journal="Creative nursing",
year="2019",
author="Minnier, Wendy and Leggett, Mary and Persaud, Indranie and Breda, Karen",
volume="25",
number="2",
pages="169-175",
abstract="Falls are associated with enormous costs in morbidity and early mortality, as well as loss of safe, independent lifestyles for community-dwelling older adults. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to implement an author-designed, easy-to-remember guide to fall prevention for community-dwelling older adults and enhance their awareness and knowledge of fall risks in the home. A Four Smart Steps Fall Prevention program (exercise, eye exams, home safety, and primary care visits) presented fall prevention education for community-dwelling older adults. The project was implemented at a senior center by registered nurses and evaluated through an anonymous questionnaire. The desired outcome was an increase in safety awareness and knowledge of fall prevention for community-dwelling older adults. Community-dwelling older adults with enhanced education on fall prevention will be more likely to be able to live independently within a safe environment.<br><br>© Copyright 2019 Creative Health Care Management.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1078-4535",
doi="10.1891/1078-4535.25.2.169",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1078-4535.25.2.169"
}