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Fall risk screening: Audiologists' perceived knowledge, views and reported practice.

Kayla J McFarlane¹, Amisha Kanji, Alida Naude

¹Department of Audiology, Faculty of Humanities, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. kaylavanrie@gmail.com.

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Summary

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South African audiologists lack sufficient training and confidence for fall risk screening (FRS) in older adults, despite recognizing its importance. Enhanced education and guidelines are crucial for audiologists to improve fall prevention strategies.

Keywords:

audiology clinical practice fall-risk screening older adults perceived knowledge

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Audiology
Public Health

Background:

Falls in older adults represent a significant public health concern.
South Africa faces a rapidly aging population, increasing the urgency for effective fall prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess South African audiologists' knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning fall risk screening (FRS) in older adults.
To identify barriers and facilitators for audiologists' involvement in fall prevention.

Main Methods:

A quantitative online survey was administered to South African audiologists.
An adapted questionnaire assessed knowledge, views, and reported practices related to FRS.
Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Main Results:

106 audiologists responded, with most using case history and vestibular assessments for FRS.
Only 11% had prior FRS knowledge; 69%-74% felt their knowledge was insufficient.
Key barriers included lack of training (80%) and time constraints (48%), though 98% desired FRS training.

Conclusions:

Improved clinical guidelines and audiology education are essential for audiologists to effectively participate in fall risk management.
Integrating FRS into audiology curricula and professional development is recommended.
A multidisciplinary, biopsychosocial approach is vital for comprehensive fall risk management in older adults.