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Predictors of Fall Prevention Behaviors in Elderly Inpatients
Korean Journal of Health Promotion ; : 76-85, 2013.
Artigo em Coreano | WPRIM | ID: wpr-173424
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this study was to identify predictive factors for preventive behaviors of falls in elderly inpatients.

METHODS:

Data on 200 elderly inpatients at one university hospital were collected. Descriptive analysis, independent t-test, analysis of variance, and stepwise multiple regression analysis were done to analyze the data.

RESULTS:

The high risk group, scoring higher than 5.0 in the degree of self-awareness of fall risk, scored low in knowledge about falls while subjects with activity limitations and not using hearing aids scored significantly high in the same area. Subjects with no training regarding falls and the high risk group scored low in fall efficacy while subjects with activity limitations and using hearing aids scored significantly high in the same area. The degree of self-awareness of fall risk, knowledge about falls, and fall efficacy were significant factors affecting fall prevention activities.

CONCLUSIONS:

These findings suggest that self-awareness of the risk of falls, knowledge about falls, and fall efficacy are significant factors in preventing falls. These factors should be considered when developing nursing assessment tools and intervention programs for elderly inpatients.
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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Acidentes por Quedas / Auxiliares de Audição / Pacientes Internados / Avaliação em Enfermagem Tipo de estudo: Estudo prognóstico Limite: Idoso / Humanos Idioma: Coreano Revista: Korean Journal of Health Promotion Ano de publicação: 2013 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Acidentes por Quedas / Auxiliares de Audição / Pacientes Internados / Avaliação em Enfermagem Tipo de estudo: Estudo prognóstico Limite: Idoso / Humanos Idioma: Coreano Revista: Korean Journal of Health Promotion Ano de publicação: 2013 Tipo de documento: Artigo