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The perspectives of healthcare practitioners on fall risk factors in older adults.

Hendrika de ClercqAlida NaudéJuan Bornman
Published in: Health SA = SA Gesondheid (2020)
The factors mentioned by participants were categorised into 38 themes, which were linked to 142 ICF codes, of which 43% (n = 61) were linked to the Body Function category, 23% (n = 32) to the Environmental Factors category, 18% (n = 26) to the Body Structure category and 16% (n = 23) to the Activities and Participation category. HCPs revealed two relevant factors that were not captured in existing fall risk assessment tools (FRATs), namely 'muscle-power functions' and 'mobility-of-joint functions', which directly relate to the ability to execute mobility activities. Combining HCPs' perspectives with other stakeholders and with literature provides a holistic picture of fall risk factors in older adults.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • risk assessment
  • systematic review
  • primary care
  • skeletal muscle
  • human health
  • general practice
  • health information