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Effect of Group Versus Home Visit Safety Education and Prevention Strategies for Falling in Community-Dwelling Elderly Persons

Jennifer Hutchins

John Matson

Nicole Polizzi

Connie J. Seymour

This research study explored the effectiveness of group versus home education in teaching fall prevention to community-dwelling elderly. Twelve elderly volunteered to participate. Group 1 received an inservice instructing them in prevention strategies. Group 2 received individual home visits for the same purpose. All subjects received follow-up home visits to assess modifications and fall occurrence. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference between the two groups at follow-up or within Group 2 initially or at follow-up. Further research is needed to explore more effective teaching strategies to emphasize the importance of prevention and affect modification of the home environment.

Key Words: education • elderly • fall prevention

Home Health Care Management & Practice, Vol. 10, No. 4, 57-65 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/089780189801000413


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