Exploring barriers and facilitators to fall prevention among older adults in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Fall prevention for older adults in Saudi Arabia faces barriers like cultural stigma and resource limits. Tailored, person-centered strategies and interdisciplinary teamwork are key facilitators for safer aging.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
Background
- Falls are a major cause of injury and hospitalization for older adults in Saudi Arabia.
- Local cultural, educational, and resource barriers to fall prevention are under-researched.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore barriers and facilitators to fall prevention in adults aged 65+ in Saudi Arabia.
- To examine the influence of cultural, educational, and socioeconomic factors on fall prevention implementation.
Main Methods
- Qualitative descriptive design using semi-structured interviews with 16 healthcare professionals.
- Interviews conducted in Arabic, transcribed, and analyzed using a hybrid inductive-deductive approach.
- Thematic analysis mapped to the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) for rigor.
Main Results
- Key barriers include unawareness, cultural stigma of assistive devices, workload, and poor environments.
- Facilitators include comprehensive assessments, tailored education, family engagement, teamwork, and assistive technology.
- A person-centered care theme highlighted the need for individualized strategies.
Conclusions
- Effective fall prevention requires culturally sensitive, system-wide strategies addressing structural and individual factors.
- Enhancing interdisciplinary coordination, education, and patient-centered approaches is crucial.
- These strategies can improve safe aging and reduce fall risks for older adults.
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