Risk Factors for Falling Among Community-Based Seniors Using Home Care Services

Abstract

Overall, distinguishing individuals into different fall status classifications is important from a clinical perspective, as it is the recurrent faller who would benefit to the greatest extent from fall prevention efforts and from the negative outcomes associated with multiple falls (i.e., mortality). One of the most significant barriers in determining risk factors for falls is the lack of consistency in the variables/tools used in the research. As such, utilizing a standardized tool, such as the MDS-HC, would assist researchers in making comparisons between different settings.

Effects of Housing Conditions and Environmental Factors on Accidents and Modification Intention of the Vision Impaired

“…Since the consequences of fall accidents would include multiple risk factors affecting substantial disability, morbidity, and mortality for the elderly (Fletcher & Hirdes, 2002), many studies have investigated risk factors of homes and prevention strategies regarding falls (Steinman et al, 2009;Stevens et al, 2001). Fletcher & Hirdes (2002) reported that when seniors had more environmental hazards within their homes, they were 1.2 times more likely to experience falls.…”

“…The more environmental hazards that exist in a home, the more likely it is that elderly people will experience a fall (Fletcher & Hirdes, 2002). …”

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“…24,25 It is designed to be administered by trained assessors to ensure its effectiveness and accuracy. In the United States, it is one of the tools accredited by the Department of Health.…”

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