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Falls among older adults are a pressing public health concern, leading to significant physical, psychological, and economic consequences. This capstone project aimed to design and implement a multifactorial fall prevention program to address unmet occupational needs and enhance safety and occupational participation among long-term care residents at a skilled nursing facility. The six-week program included targeted weekly sessions focusing on behavior modification, footwear safety, adaptive equipment training, strength and balance exercises, toileting strategies, and environmental modifications. Pre- and post-program assessments utilized the Fall Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) and participant surveys to evaluate changes in confidence, fear of falling, and satisfaction with fall prevention strategies. The intervention emphasized practical education and skill-building to reduce fall risks and promote independence in activities of daily living.

Publication Date

Fall 12-9-2024

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Fall prevention, Falls, Older adults, Fall program, Multifactorial, Fall safety, Occupational therapy

Medical Subject Headings

Aged, Accidental falls, Activities of daily living, Public health, Long-term care, Skilled nursing facilities, Fear, Behavior therapy, Personal satisfaction

Disciplines

Geriatrics | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the in-person OTD Capstone Symposium, held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on December 6, 2024.

A Multifactorial Fall Prevention Program

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