Engaging Dementia Care Partners in Fall Risk Management
Author Information
Author(s): Zhou Yuanjin, Kilcrease Amanda, Phelan Elizabeth
Primary Institution: The University of Texas Austin
Hypothesis
What support do care partners need to help reduce fall risk for older people with dementia?
Conclusion
Health professionals identified several barriers that care partners face in managing fall risk for older people with dementia and suggested strategies to overcome these challenges.
Supporting Evidence
- Older people with dementia are at higher risk of falls than those without dementia.
- Health professionals identified barriers such as care burden and low perceived need for fall risk management.
- Strategies suggested include addressing care partners' primary concerns and linking recommendations to their goals.
Takeaway
This study talks about how people who help older adults with dementia can face challenges in keeping them safe from falls, and it suggests ways to help them do better.
Methodology
Semi-structured, qualitative interviews conducted via Zoom with health professionals using snowball sampling.
Limitations
The study may not capture the full range of perspectives from all care partners.
Participant Demographics
Health professionals from six disciplines with an average of 22 years of clinical experience in dementia care.
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