Home and environmental hazards modification for fall prevention among the elderly

Campani, Daiana; Caristia, Silvia; Amariglio, Alex; Piscone, Silvia; Ferrara, Lidya Irene; Barisone, Michela; Bortoluzzi, Sara; Faggiano, Fabrizio; Molin, Alberto Dal

doi:10.1111/phn.12852

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“…Compared with global rates, the observed rates of injury morbidity and mortality are relatively high in many Eastern Mediterranean countries regardless of their SDIs, signalling an alarming threat to the health and longevity of older people in the region. The rates of injury-related deaths and DALYs are noticeably higher in the Eastern Mediterranean region, up to three times higher than in industrialised countries such as Italy, Switzerland, and Denmark with similar SDIs, 14 , 21 , 22 or in countries of cultural similarities or geographical proximity, such as Turkey. Countries in the Eastern Mediterranean with high SDIs reported higher injury mortality rates for people aged 50–69 years than countries with similar SDIs (eg, South Korea, France, and Cyprus).…”

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Injury burden in individuals aged 50 years or older in the Eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

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Sibai

et al. 2022

The Lancet Healthy Longevity

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Injury burden in individuals aged 50 years or older in the Eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Al-Hajj

Farran

Sibai

et al. 2022

The Lancet Healthy Longevity

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“…The IPEST approach can be useful for obtaining the most up-to-date scientific evidence and translating into practice the evidence that is contained in the guidelines, systematic reviews, and primary studies. This method can be successfully applied to respond to other research focuses as well, such as home environmental modifications (Campani et al, 2020).…”

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“…Interventions should be put into place to prevent falls, reduce fall‐related injuries and costs, and save money (National Prevention Council, 2016; WHO, 2015b). Current literature suggests implementing preventive and multifactorial activities that address the specific risk factors and characteristics of the patients (Campani et al., 2020; Vance, 2012).…”

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Effective, sustainable, and transferable physical exercise interventions for fall prevention among older people

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Caristia

Amariglio

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Public Health Nursing

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Introduction Falls among older people are preventable through exercise‐based programs. However, scientific evidence must be translated into practice to support professionals who implement such programs. Aim This study aimed to identify physical exercise interventions for fall prevention and to determine the best practice for implementing them in local community‐dwelling older adults. Method We used a narrative synthesis method to produce Effective, Sustainable, and Transferable Preventive Interventions. We reviewed guidelines, systematic reviews, and randomized controlled trials (RCT) to find the best evidence supporting physical exercises to prevent falls, followed by discussing the evidence with clinical experts to evaluate the best strategy for implementing them into the local context. These steps resulted in the development of a user manual. Results We included two guidelines, one systematic review with a meta‐analysis, and one RCT. The developed draft manual includes activities, methods, infrastructural resources, human capital, stakeholders, frequency, and duration of the intervention, information, and educational materials, and implementation models. Our discussion of the intervention with a panel of experts considered resources, barriers, and similar experiences to ensure effectiveness and economic, social, and time sustainability. Conclusion The developed manual could be implemented in the local context and adapted to the needs of the population while considering available resources.

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“…The risk of falls increases considerably with ageing and polypharmacy. Recent studies established that 28% to 35% of accidents involving older adults occur at home [ 50 ]. To prevent domestic accidents, living spaces must be adapted to the needs and limitations of older adults [ 5 ].…”

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Pharmacist Intervention in Portuguese Older Adult Care

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Healthy ageing has become one of the most significant challenges in a society with an increasing life expectancy. Older adults have a greater prevalence of chronic disease, with the need for multiple medications to appropriately control these issues. In addition to their health concerns, ageing individuals are prone to loneliness, dependence, and economic issues, which may affect their quality of life. Governments and health professionals worldwide have developed various strategies to promote active and healthy ageing to improve the quality of life of older adults. Pharmacists are highly qualified health professionals, easily accessible to the population, thus playing a pivotal role in medication management. Their proximity to the patient puts them in a unique position to provide education and training to improve therapeutic adherence and identify medication-related problems. This paper aims to address the importance of Portuguese community pharmacists in the medication management of older adults, emphasising their intervention in health promotion, patient education, medication-related problems, deprescription, dose administration aids, and medication review and reconciliation. We also discuss home delivery services and medication management in long-term care facilities.

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Home and environmental hazards modification for fall prevention among the elderly

Cited by 30 publications

References 34 publications

Injury burden in individuals aged 50 years or older in the Eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Injury burden in individuals aged 50 years or older in the Eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

Effective, sustainable, and transferable physical exercise interventions for fall prevention among older people

Pharmacist Intervention in Portuguese Older Adult Care

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