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inAmerican Journal of Occupational Therapy > Vol. 66/3 (mai-juin 2012) . - p. 284-291

Titre :	Systematic review of the effect of home modification and fall prevention programs on falls and the performance of community-dwelling older adults
Type de document :	texte imprimé
Auteurs :	Carla A. CHASE ; Kathryn MANN ; et al. ; Sarah WASEK
Année de publication :	2012
Article en page(s) :	p. 284-291
Langues :	Anglais (eng)
Mots-clés :	Chute  Personne âgée  Programme santé  Prévention
Résumé :	This systematic review explored the impact of fall prevention programs and home modifications on falls and the performance of community-dwelling older adults. It was conducted as part of the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Evidence-Based Practice Project. Thirty-three articles were analyzed and synthesized. The strongest results were found for multifactorial programs that included home evaluations and home modifications, physical activity or exercise, education, vision and medication checks, or assistive technology to prevent falls. Positive outcomes included a decreased rate of functional decline, a decrease in fear of falling, and an increase in physical factors such as balance and strength. The strength of the evidence for physical activity and home modification programs provided individually was moderate. Implications for practice, education, and research are also discussed.
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[article] Systematic review of the effect of home modification and fall prevention programs on falls and the performance of community-dwelling older adults [texte imprimé] / Carla A. CHASE ; Kathryn MANN ; et al. ; Sarah WASEK . - 2012 . - p. 284-291.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in American Journal of Occupational Therapy > Vol. 66/3 (mai-juin 2012) . - p. 284-291

Mots-clés :	Chute  Personne âgée  Programme santé  Prévention
Résumé :	This systematic review explored the impact of fall prevention programs and home modifications on falls and the performance of community-dwelling older adults. It was conducted as part of the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Evidence-Based Practice Project. Thirty-three articles were analyzed and synthesized. The strongest results were found for multifactorial programs that included home evaluations and home modifications, physical activity or exercise, education, vision and medication checks, or assistive technology to prevent falls. Positive outcomes included a decreased rate of functional decline, a decrease in fear of falling, and an increase in physical factors such as balance and strength. The strength of the evidence for physical activity and home modification programs provided individually was moderate. Implications for practice, education, and research are also discussed.
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