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Nursing Interventions to Empower Family Caregivers to Manage the Risk of Falling in Older Adults: A Scoping Review

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  • Ana Silva Almeida

    (Setúbal Hospital Center E.P.E., 2910-446 Setúbal, Portugal
    Nursing School of Lisbon, 1900-160 Lisbon, Portugal)

  • Ana Paguia

    (Sado Family Healthcare Unit, 2910-363 Setúbal, Portugal)

  • Ana Paula Neves

    (Nursing School of Lisbon, 1900-160 Lisbon, Portugal)

Abstract

Falls pose a significant risk to older adults, resulting in injuries and declining quality of life. The psychological impact, particularly the fear of falling, impairs their well-being. This pervasive fear affects daily activities, leading to self-imposed limitations and reduced engagement. This review aimed to identify nursing interventions to empower family caregivers to manage the risk of falling in older adults. A scoping review was developed following the JBI framework. We searched the CINAHL, MEDLINE, Nursing & Allied Health Collection, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MedicLatina, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. The findings of this review revealed that out of 460 initially identified records, nine articles met the eligibility criteria and were retained for further in-depth analysis. These articles provided insights into nine distinct categories of nurse interventions: Therapeutic Relationships, Family Involvement, Personalized Care, Health Education, Multifactorial Falls Risk Assessment, Home Modifications, Referral, Transition Between Healthcare Services, and Health Care Consultants. The findings of this review have significant implications for clinical practice, particularly in emphasizing the crucial role of nurses in empowering family caregivers and older adults to manage the risk of falling at home. Healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers can benefit from this informative resource to develop strategies and guidelines.

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  • Ana Silva Almeida & Ana Paguia & Ana Paula Neves, 2024. "Nursing Interventions to Empower Family Caregivers to Manage the Risk of Falling in Older Adults: A Scoping Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(3), pages 1-15, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:3:p:246-:d:1342867
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    1. Seonhye Lee & Eunmi Oh & Gwi-Ryung Son Hong, 2018. "Comparison of Factors Associated with Fear of Falling between Older Adults with and without a Fall History," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(5), pages 1-12, May.
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