Environmental and Behavioral Circumstances and Consequences of Falls in a Senior Living Development |
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Authors: | Daejin Kim Sherry Ahrentzen |
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Institution: | 1. Family and Consumer Sciences, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA;2. Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA |
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Abstract: | This article investigated the role of environmental and behavioral factors surrounding fall incidents in a senior living community. Using a mixed-methods approach, this research included both a retrospective analysis of fall reports and resident interviews. The quantitative analysis showed falls in the bedroom and bathroom were more likely to happen between 12 am and 8 am. Falls in the bathroom were more likely to result in severe injuries compared to falls in other rooms. The qualitative analysis identified three types of fall-related activity (transfer, ambulation, standing) and five behavioral factors surrounding fall incidents (transferring, slipping, misjudged behavior, tripping, health issue). |
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Keywords: | Falling circumstances consequences older people injury |
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