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Running head: PERCEPTION OF FALL-PERCEPTION IN THE ELDERLY

Perception of Fall-Prevention Education among the Elderly
Damion Cole
College of Central Florida

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PERCEPTION OF FALL-PERCEPTION IN THE ELDERLY

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Perception of Fall-Prevention Education among the Elderly
Introduction
Falls are a common phenomenon in elderly individuals. According to Abraham & CiminoFiallos (2017), falls refers to a situation where a person unintentionally comes to rest on either a
ground level or floor. It is worthwhile noting that such injuries can either be fatal or non-fatal.
Contemporary studies indicate that falls among the elderly have adverse effects. For instance, falls
cause injuries that lead to disabilities. Also, falls have direct impacts on individual confidence,
quality of life, and independence. According to Abraham & Cimino-Fiallos (2017), fatal outcomes
are a rampant problem among the elderly because of fear. The fear of falling among aged
individuals deteriorates their quality of life; therefore, leading to functional decline. Even though
Healthcare providers use some fall prevention interventions, most of them are not evidence-based.
Examples of these interventions are traditional and multifactorial approaches. However, patient
education is a compelling aspect of prevention intervention. For that reason, it is essential to
establish if patients have either negative or positive perceptions of fall-prevention education.
Therefore, this study aims to investigate the opinions of the elderly individuals on the fall
prevention education.
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to investigate the experience and perceptions of elderly
individuals on the fall prevention education. It will also provide insights on the various approaches
these elderly individuals can apply to prevent them from falling.

PERCEPTION OF FALL-PERCEPTION IN THE ELDERLY

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Problem statement
One of the predominant problems in the public sector is, falls in the elderly. According to
Glanville (2000), falls are common among individuals more than 65 years of age. Recent statistics
suggest that three out of ten aged individuals in the U.S. fall yearly. Moreover, falls are a
significant cause of patient accidents (70 percent). According to a 2006 CDC report, approximately
five percent of elderly aged 65 years and above suffer injuries related to falling. It is essential to
note that a chief cause of morbidity and mobility in aged persons is fall-related injuries (Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2016). Ultimately, the fear of falling among older
individuals causes activity restrictions, self-imposed social isolation, and depression (Invanovic &
Trgovceciv, 2018).
According to Alekna et al., (2015), fall-related injuries have increased the cost of
healthcare. For example, the U.S government spent approximately $31 billion on fall-related
injuries in 2014; additionally, the likelihood of such medical costs will increase in coming years
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2016). Moreover, hospitals spent a lot of
money to take care of the patient with fractures and dislocations caused by falls. Some hospitals
adopt technologies such as non-skid surfaces in the hallways, and softer motion detectable lighting
to better help monitor and; maintain a patient’s safety; however, these technologies increase the
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