Characteristics and Circumstances of Falls among Community-dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Applied/Translational Research
Care Continuum
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To explore the characteristics and circumstances of falls among older adults in Singapore. Insights can guide future fall prevention strategies for older adults.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Applied/Translational Research, Chronic Care, Primary Care, Preventive Care, Population Health, Quantitative Research
About this Content
Aims
To explore the characteristics and circumstances of falls among older adults in Singapore.
Background
High prevalence of falls among older adults leads to serious complications and long-term sequelae.
Methods
Descriptive cross-sectional study; data collected via surveys from 94 participants across 7 clinics.
Results
Most falls occurred outdoors due to slips/trips (60%) with injuries sustained by 69.2% of fallers.
Conclusion
Insights can guide future fall prevention strategies for older adults.
Lessons Learnt
Address fear of falling by focusing on outdoor activity safety and preventative strategies.
Keywords
Falls, Community-Dwelling, Older Adults
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | National Healthcare Group Polyclinics |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy, General Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Wang Chunyan |
Project Member(s) | Jacqueline Giovanna De Roza |
Connect with this contributor!
Wang Chunyan - Chunyan_wang@nhgp.com.sg