Practices of Physiotherapists on the Risk of Falls and Prevention in Clients Aged 65 and Older: Online Survey Results

Hülya Tuna; Barış Gürpınar; Nursen İlçin

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Practices of Physiotherapists on the Risk of Falls and Prevention in Clients Aged 65 and Older: Online Survey Results

Authors:

Hülya Tuna | Barış Gürpınar | Nursen İlçin

Publisher:

Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics:

Health Care Administration

Journal:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.75-84

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001310834

pISSN:

2564-7288

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Abstract:

 Purpose: Physiotherapists frequently interact with older adults. We aimed to determine the physiotherapists practices for fall risk and prevention in clients at 65 years and older. Material and Methods: 72 physiotherapists responded to online survey including questions about demographic and professional characteristics, the awareness and practices of physiotherapists on falling and preventing falls. Results: 91.7 of physiotherapists reported that fall risk should be determined in all clients at 65 years and older. 30.6 of them stated that they evaluated the risk of falling in case of necessity, 83.3 stated that they did not use a standard assessment-treatment flow chart for risk of falling. In elderly clients with low or no risk of falling, 8.1 of physiotherapists; In elderly clients with high risk of falling 83.3 of physiotherapist applied a preventive physiotherapy approach to prevent falls. 67.9 of physiotherapists provide training and advice on fall prevention to elderly clients with low or no fall risk; 73.5 prefer assistive device reclamation in elderly clients with a high risk of falling. Conclusion: Interventions should be planned to improve fall risk awareness and practices among physiotherapists by following a standard assessment-treatment flow chart for their clients 65 years and older.

 Purpose: Physiotherapists frequently interact with older adults. We aimed to determine the physiotherapists practices for fall risk and prevention in clients at 65 years and older. Material and Methods: 72 physiotherapists responded to online survey including questions about demographic and professional characteristics, the awareness and practices of physiotherapists on falling and preventing falls. Results: 91.7 of physiotherapists reported that fall risk should be determined in all clients at 65 years and older. 30.6 of them stated that they evaluated the risk of falling in case of necessity, 83.3 stated that they did not use a standard assessment-treatment flow chart for risk of falling. In elderly clients with low or no risk of falling, 8.1 of physiotherapists; In elderly clients with high risk of falling 83.3 of physiotherapist applied a preventive physiotherapy approach to prevent falls. 67.9 of physiotherapists provide training and advice on fall prevention to elderly clients with low or no fall risk; 73.5 prefer assistive device reclamation in elderly clients with a high risk of falling. Conclusion: Interventions should be planned to improve fall risk awareness and practices among physiotherapists by following a standard assessment-treatment flow chart for their clients 65 years and older.

 Purpose: Physiotherapists frequently interact with older adults. We aimed to determine the physiotherapists practices for fall risk and prevention in clients at 65 years and older. Material and Methods: 72 physiotherapists responded to online survey including questions about demographic and professional characteristics, the awareness and practices of physiotherapists on falling and preventing falls. Results: 91.7 of physiotherapists reported that fall risk should be determined in all clients at 65 years and older. 30.6 of them stated that they evaluated the risk of falling in case of necessity, 83.3 stated that they did not use a standard assessment-treatment flow chart for risk of falling. In elderly clients with low or no risk of falling, 8.1 of physiotherapists; In elderly clients with high risk of falling 83.3 of physiotherapist applied a preventive physiotherapy approach to prevent falls. 67.9 of physiotherapists provide training and advice on fall prevention to elderly clients with low or no fall risk; 73.5 prefer assistive device reclamation in elderly clients with a high risk of falling. Conclusion: Interventions should be planned to improve fall risk awareness and practices among physiotherapists by following a standard assessment-treatment flow chart for their clients 65 years and older.

 Purpose: Physiotherapists frequently interact with older adults. We aimed to determine the physiotherapists practices for fall risk and prevention in clients at 65 years and older. Material and Methods: 72 physiotherapists responded to online survey including questions about demographic and professional characteristics, the awareness and practices of physiotherapists on falling and preventing falls. Results: 91.7 of physiotherapists reported that fall risk should be determined in all clients at 65 years and older. 30.6 of them stated that they evaluated the risk of falling in case of necessity, 83.3 stated that they did not use a standard assessment-treatment flow chart for risk of falling. In elderly clients with low or no risk of falling, 8.1 of physiotherapists; In elderly clients with high risk of falling 83.3 of physiotherapist applied a preventive physiotherapy approach to prevent falls. 67.9 of physiotherapists provide training and advice on fall prevention to elderly clients with low or no fall risk; 73.5 prefer assistive device reclamation in elderly clients with a high risk of falling. Conclusion: Interventions should be planned to improve fall risk awareness and practices among physiotherapists by following a standard assessment-treatment flow chart for their clients 65 years and older.

Article Details

Practices of Physiotherapists on the Risk of Falls and Prevention in Clients Aged 65 and Older: Online Survey Results

Authors:

Hülya Tuna | Barış Gürpınar | Nursen İlçin

Publisher:

Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics:

Health Care Administration

Journal:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.75-84

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001310834

pISSN:

2564-7288

falls

health services

preventive

physical therapists

Issues

Article Details

Practices of Physiotherapists on the Risk of Falls and Prevention in Clients Aged 65 and Older: Online Survey Results

Authors: Hülya Tuna | Barış Gürpınar | Nursen İlçin

Publisher: Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics: Health Care Administration

Journal: Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.75-84

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001310834

pISSN: 2564-7288

falls

health services

preventive

physical therapists

Issues

Authors:

Hülya Tuna | Barış Gürpınar | Nursen İlçin

Publisher:

Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics:

Health Care Administration

Journal:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.75-84

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001310834

pISSN:

2564-7288