Fall prevention interventions for Hispanic/Latino older adults: a scoping review protocol

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Public Health
• Intervention Science

Background:

• Fall prevention is crucial for older adults, yet research on Hispanic/Latino populations is scarce.
• Hispanic/Latino older adults represent a rapidly growing demographic in the United States.
• Existing fall prevention strategies may not adequately address the unique needs of this population.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a scoping review to identify and characterize fall prevention interventions for Hispanic/Latino older adults.
• To address the knowledge gap regarding effective fall prevention strategies in this underrepresented group.
• To inform the development of culturally tailored interventions.

Main Methods:

• The review will follow Arksey and O'Malley's framework and the PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
• A systematic literature search will be conducted across PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and CINAHL.
• Data extraction and screening will be managed using Covidence.

Main Results:

• This section will be populated upon completion of the review.
• Results will detail the characteristics of identified fall prevention interventions.
• The findings will highlight trends, gaps, and areas for future research.

Conclusions:

• This scoping review protocol provides a framework for a much-needed investigation.
• The findings are expected to guide the development of evidence-based, culturally appropriate fall prevention programs.
• This research aims to enhance the safety and well-being of Hispanic/Latino older adults.