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ArticleAnnals of medicine2024

Self-management experiences in fall prevention among community-dwelling older adults in China: a descriptive qualitative study.

Yu-Ting Yang, Miao Yao, Yong-Wei Yang, Ting Lin

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Yu-Ting YangThe School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.ORCID 0000-0002-5466-3649
Miao YaoThe School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.ORCID 0000-0003-3549-7363
Yong-Wei YangThe School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0145-1562
Ting LinThe School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.ORCID 0000-0001-8738-5801

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Abstract

backgroundFalls are the most common injuries in older adults, and fall prevention is one of the primary measures to achieve healthy aging. Self-management refers to the measures taken by individuals to avoid various adverse factors and health damage to protect and promote their health. This study aimed to explore the factors and measures of self-managed fall prevention among community-dwelling older adults.

methodsA qualitative study based in two communities under the jurisdiction of Ninghua Street and Shanghai Street was conducted in Fuzhou, China. Semi-structured and face-to-face individual interviews were conducted with 15 community-dwelling older adults. Interviews were conducted by the first and second authors who had participated in qualitative training and were audio-recorded and transcribed. The data were analysed deductively with content analysis.

resultsThe research revealed two themes with associated sub-themes: 1) influencing factors of self-managed fall prevention, and 2) promoting self-managed measures to prevent falls.

conclusionsIndividual, social support, community advocacy, and road condition influenced self-managed fall prevention. Active exercise, adjusting home environment and clothing, and multi-channel acquisition of self-managed fall prevention knowledge can reduce the incidence of falls among older adults. Identifying these experiences will help older adults improve their awareness of preventing falls, take responsibility for themselves, and reduce the incidence of falls.

trial registrationChinese Clinical Trial Register: ChiCTR2200060705; reg. date: June 8, 2022.

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Accidental FallsIndependent LivingQualitative ResearchSelf-ManagementAgedAged, 80 and overChinaExerciseFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedSocial SupportCommunity-dwellingfallsolder adultspreventionqualitative researchself-management

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PMCPMC11425688

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