Abstract
Predictors and effect of adherence to a multifactorial fall prevention program following paramedic care
Australasian Journal on Ageing, Vol.35(Supplement 1), p.30
Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine (ANZSGM) Annual Scientific Meeting, 2016 (Cairns, Australia, 01-Jun-2016–03-Jun-2016)
2016
Abstract
Aim: To understand determinants of adherence to a multifactorial fall prevention program, and the program's effect on falls and health service utilisation. Methods: Randomised, single-blind, controlled trial with a priori subgroup analysis according to adherence levels within the intervention group (IG). Participants were community-dwelling adults (≥65 years), not transported to hospital following fall-related paramedic care. Fall risk assessment identified relevant fall-prevention recommendations. IG received assistance to implement. The Attitudes to Falls-Related Interventions Scale (AFRIS) was completed at baseline, adherence levels measured at 6 months, falls and health service utilisation recorded for 12-months. Multivariate logistic regression and AUC calculated with 95% CI. Results: AFRIS scores within IG (n = 85) were independent of participant characteristics; 48 (56%) participants showed positive intention towards their recommendations. At 6 months, 39 (46%) participants reported adhering to all recommendations. Significant predictors of adherence were positive AFRIS (OR 3.66, 95% CI 1.35-9.92), taking 8 + medications (OR 2.78, 95% CI 1.02-7.56) and receiving 3 + recommendations (OR 2.90, 95% CI 1.07-7.90). The AUC (3-variable model) was 0.77 (95% CI 0.66-0.87), significantly outperforming individual variables. Adhering IG participants experienced significantly fewer falls (IRR 0.53, 95% CI 0.45-0.80) fall-related paramedic attendances (IRR 0.51, 95% CI 0.30-0.88), ED presentations (fall-related: IRR 0.37, 95% CI 0.17-0.82; fall-unrelated: IRR 0.51, 95% CI 0.28-0.94) and fall-related hospitalisations (IRR 0.37, 95% CI 0.16-0.89) compared to non-adhering participants. Conclusions: Older adults who commit to adhering to individualised recommendations can significantly benefit, regardless of their fall risk factors and medical history. Information on intention to engage in intervention programs provides a mechanism for more efficient use of limited health resources.
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- Title
- Predictors and effect of adherence to a multifactorial fall prevention program following paramedic care
- Authors
- A S Mikolaizak (Author) - Neuroscience Research AustraliaS R Lord (Author) - Neuroscience Research AustraliaA Tiedemann (Author) - University of SydneyG Caplan (Author) - University of New South WalesP M Simpson (Author) - Western Sydney UniversityJason Bendall (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringJ C T Close (Author) - Neuroscience Research Australia
- Publication details
- Australasian Journal on Ageing, Vol.35(Supplement 1), p.30
- Conference details
- Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine (ANZSGM) Annual Scientific Meeting, 2016 (Cairns, Australia, 01-Jun-2016–03-Jun-2016)
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
- Date published
- 2016
- DOI
- 10.1111/ajag.12337
- ISSN
- 1440-6381
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449976402621
- Output Type
- Abstract
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