Using Virtual Platforms to Manage Fall Risk in Older Veterans
Author Information
Author(s): Garbin Alexander
Primary Institution: Eastern Colorado Healthcare System
Hypothesis
Can virtual platforms effectively assess and manage fall risk factors in older Veterans?
Conclusion
Virtual platforms can help assess and manage fall risk factors, but there are perceived barriers to their use.
Supporting Evidence
- Virtual platforms can provide remote screening for fall risk factors.
- Barriers to using virtual platforms include safety concerns and technological challenges.
- Veterans and providers shared their experiences with fall risk assessment in primary care.
Takeaway
This study shows that using video calls can help doctors check if older Veterans are at risk of falling, but some people are worried about using technology for this.
Methodology
The study involved measuring fall risk factors and conducting semi-structured interviews with Veterans and VHA primary care providers.
Limitations
The study may be limited by the hesitance of researchers and clinicians to use virtual platforms due to safety concerns and technological challenges.
Participant Demographics
Older Veterans seen within Veterans Health Administration primary care.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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