Publication Date
2000
Degree Type
Master's Project
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Marian K. Yoder
Second Advisor
Judith Monahan
Abstract
This research study used a pre-test and post-test design to determine if a nursing educational intervention would reduce the potential for falls among the community dwelling elderly. The participants (N=15) were: (a) age 65 or older, (b) mentally competent, (c) predisposed to falls, and (d) living independently. Four instruments were utilized to collect data: (a) the Folstein mini-mental state examination (MMSE), (b) a fall predisposition scale, (c) a home assessment checklist (Tideikaar, 1987), and (d) interview questions. Statistics were used to evaluate findings. The results show that a nursing educational intervention had a positive impact to help reduce the risk of falling.
Recommended Citation
Hu, Sharon-Xiaowen, "Reducing the Potential for Falls
Among Community Dwelling Older Adults" (2000). Master's Projects. 860.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.dn6k-kwwq
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_projects/860
