
pmid: 38691120
Purpose: To provide a preliminary descriptive analysis of the change in fall concern among family caregiver–care recipient dyads during hospitalization and after discharge as part of a prospective study exploring the psychometric properties of the Carers' Fall Concern Instrument. Method: Using a prospective cohort design, an interviewer-administered survey was completed by dyads at 48 hours before discharge and 1 week and 30 days after discharge. Results: Of family caregivers, 76.9% thought their care recipient was at risk of falling and 61.5% were afraid of them falling. However, only 34.6% of older adults thought that they were at risk of falling and only 42.3% were afraid of falling. Family caregivers reported significantly less concern about falls after their care recipients were discharged. Conclusion: This study provided greater insight into caregiver–care recipient dyads' fall concern during their transition from hospital to home that may guide post-discharge fall prevention education on falls. [ Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50 (5), 14–18.]
Male, Aged, 80 and over, Adult, Psychometrics, Middle Aged, Patient Discharge, Caregivers, Surveys and Questionnaires, Medicine and Health Sciences, Humans, Accidental Falls, Female, Public Health, Prospective Studies, Public Health Education and Promotion, Aged
Male, Aged, 80 and over, Adult, Psychometrics, Middle Aged, Patient Discharge, Caregivers, Surveys and Questionnaires, Medicine and Health Sciences, Humans, Accidental Falls, Female, Public Health, Prospective Studies, Public Health Education and Promotion, Aged
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