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Older adults who perceive a balance problem are more likely to engage in fall prevention behaviors during hospitalization. This highlights the importance of addressing balance concerns to reduce fall risks in this population.

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  • Inpatient falls among older adults represent a significant and ongoing healthcare challenge.
  • Effective fall prevention strategies are crucial for improving patient safety and outcomes in hospitals.

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  • To investigate the association between perceived balance problems, balance confidence, fear of falling (FOF), and falls history with fall prevention behavior in hospitalized older adults.
  • To utilize a multivariable regression model to identify key predictors of fall prevention behavior.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional analysis of survey data from 70 older adults hospitalized in rural settings.
  • Data collection involved assessing balance perception, confidence, fear of falling, falls history, and fall prevention behaviors.

Main Results:

  • A significant positive association was found between reporting a balance problem and engaging in greater fall prevention behavior (b = .38, p = .030).
  • Over 72% of participants reported having a balance problem, yet only 25.7% identified as being at fall risk.
  • Balance confidence, fear of falling, and falls history were not independently associated with fall prevention behavior in this cohort.

Conclusions:

  • Perceived balance problems are a significant independent predictor of fall prevention behavior among hospitalized older adults.
  • Healthcare providers should assess and address perceived balance issues to promote adherence to fall prevention strategies.
  • Future research could explore interventions targeting balance perception to enhance fall prevention efficacy.