A Longitudinal Fall Prevention Study for Older Adults

Abstract Falls among the older adult population are a health concern that can be addressed by nurse practitioners in primary care settings. The purpose of the study was to improve gait and balance through exercise, reduction of polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medication, education about medications, and removal of potential hazards in the home environment. Over 12 months, participants had a significant improvement in the fourth position of the 4-Stage Balance test and the 30-Second Chair Stand. They also had a reduced number of falls. Nurse practitioners can replicate the study using the STEADI Kit from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Publication year

  2019

• Venue

  The Journal for Nurse Practitioners

• Publication date

  2019-04-01

• Fields of study

  Medicine

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.1016/J.NURPRA.2018.10.012
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