Published 16th September 2014
Effectiveness of a home hazard modification program for reducing falls in urban community-dwelling older adults: A randomized controlled trial
Tomoko KAMEI,Fumiko KAJII,Yuko YAMAMOTO,Yukako IRIE, Rumi KOZAKAI,Tomoko SUGIMOTO,Ayako CHIGIRAand Naoakira NIINO
In an article first published online: 12 SEP 2014 in the Japan Journal of Nursing Science, a random controlled trial conducted in Tokyo indicated that for persons (75+ years) enrolled in a Home Hazard Modification Program (HHMP) a significant reduction in both overall falls and indoor falls was evident at 12 weeks. The program involved hazard identification, fall prevention awareness and home modifications. Further, one year after intervention at the 52 week baseline, there was a significant reduction in falls: 10.9% reduction in overall falls, while falls indoors were reduced by 11.7% at 52 weeks.
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