Barriers to the Initiation of Home Modifications for Older Adults for Fall Prevention.

Jessica M WisemanDavid S StamperElizabeth SheridanJeffrey M CaterinoCatherine C Quatman-YatesCarmen E Quatman

Published in: Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation (2021)

Home modifications are a promising tool to reduce falls and fall-related injuries in older adults. However, further work to identify cost-effective and timely options to reduce acquisition barriers is necessary to leverage the preventive power of home modifications.

Keyphrases

healthcare
physical activity
drug induced