Assessing Fall Risk in Korean Older Adults' Homes
Author Information
Author(s): Park Min Kyung, Mo-Im Kim, Kim Gwang Suk, Kim Layoung, Lee Jae Jun, Kim Namhee, Lee Ji Yeon
Primary Institution: Yonsei University College of Nursing
Hypothesis
The study aimed to develop and validate the Revised K-HOME FAST for assessing fall risk in older adults' homes.
Conclusion
The Revised K-HOME FAST is a valid and reliable tool for assessing fall risk in the homes of community-dwelling older adults in Korea.
Supporting Evidence
- The Revised K-HOME FAST was developed in multiple phases including feasibility testing and content validity verification.
- Internal consistency was confirmed with a Kuder–Richardson Formula 20 score of .65.
- Inter-rater reliability was high, with intraclass correlation coefficients ranging from 0.79 to 1.00.
Takeaway
This study created a new tool to help check if older people might fall at home, and it works well.
Methodology
The study involved developing the Revised K-HOME FAST, conducting feasibility tests, verifying content validity, and assessing reliability through home visits and inter-rater assessments.
Participant Demographics
Community-dwelling older adults in Korea who had experienced at least one fall.
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