Abstract
There is a need to increase older adults’ access and adherence to falls prevention strategies. This study aims to explore older adults’ perceived barriers to participation in a fall prevention strategy. A qualitative descriptive approach was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 older adult users of a Day Care Unit from a Private Institution of Social Solidarity in the region of Lisbon and Tagus Valley in Portugal. The recruitment was made in September 2019. The interviews were recorded transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically using the method of constant comparisons. The barriers to participation in a fall prevention strategy are healthcare system gaps, social context, economic context, health status, psychological capability, and lack of knowledge to demystify myths and misconceptions about falls. There are different barriers to participate in a fall prevention strategy. It is urgent to eliminate or reduce the effect of these barriers to increase older adults’ participation in fall prevention strategies.
Highlights
Minna Stolt and David EdvardssonEvery year, one out of three older adults falls
This research found that access shortage and lack of personalised interventions are healthcare system gaps that could act as barriers for older adults to undertake a falls prevention strategy
This research has shown that older adults identify different key barriers to engage in a fall prevention strategy
Summary
Minna Stolt and David EdvardssonEvery year, one out of three older adults falls. It is estimated that each year, more than640,000 people die as a result of falls [1]. One out of three older adults falls. It is estimated that each year, more than. 640,000 people die as a result of falls [1]. Falls are the second leading cause of non-fatal and fatal injuries among older adults [2,3,4]. Older adults with a high risk of falls are in the high-risk group for fall injury [5] and fall-related death [6]. Fall related injury can range from minor trauma to severe injuries requiring hospitalization. The most common severe injuries include fractured bones and soft tissue injuries [7,8]
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