P299: Structured scoring of supporting nursing tasks in post-acute care to enhance early supported discharge in geriatric rehabilitation. The BACK-HOME study

Caljouw, Monique A. A.; Bakkers, E.; Holstege, Marije S.; Balen, Romke van; Achterberg, Wilco P.

doi:10.1016/s1878-7649(14)70464-4

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“…The present longitudinal observational follow-up study was conducted within the framework of the Back Home study [ 17 ]. The Back Home study investigated whether the use of a structured scoring of supporting nursing tasks achieved earlier discharge home for geriatric rehabilitation patients.…”

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Longitudinal follow-up study on fear of falling during and after rehabilitation in skilled nursing facilities

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Caljouw

Bakkers³

et al. 2015

BMC Geriatr

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BackgroundFear of falling (FoF) is regarded as a major constraint for successful rehabilitation in older people. However, few studies have investigated FoF in vulnerable older people who rehabilitate in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Therefore, this study measures the prevalence of FoF during and after rehabilitation and assesses differences between those with and without FoF. The relation between FoF and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) after discharge was also assessed.MethodsIn this longitudinal follow-up study, patients who rehabilitated in a SNF were assessed at admission and at 4 weeks after discharge. A one-item instrument was used to measure FoF at admission; based on their answer, the patients were divided into groups with no FoF and with FoF. To study FoF after discharge, the one-item instrument and the short Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I) were used. IADL after discharge was assessed with the Frenchay Activities Index (FAI).ResultsOf all participants, 62.5 % had FoF at admission. The participants with FoF were older, more often female, and had a higher average number of falls per week, more depressive symptoms and a lower level of self-efficacy. Four weeks after discharge, 82.1 % of the participants had FoF. IADL after discharge was considerably lower in patients with FoF (FAI of 27.3 vs. 34.8; p = 0.001).ConclusionsFoF is common among older persons who rehabilitate in SNF. FoF seems to be persistent and may even increase after rehabilitation, thereby hampering IADL after discharge. Interventions are needed to reduce FoF to ensure better outcomes in older patients rehabilitating in a SNF.

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confidence: 99%