Development and pilot testing of a booklet concerning medications that can increase the risk of falls in older people. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 (1). pp. 1-21. ISSN 1660-4601 (2022)
Abstract
Background: A common contributory factor to falls is the use of medicines, especially those commonly known as “fall-risk increasing drugs” (FRIDs). The use of FRIDs is common among older people (OP). However, OP and their family caregivers (FCGs) are largely unaware of FRIDs and their risks in increasing the risk of falls (ROF). Methods: A booklet which aims to provide information on topics related to FRIDs was developed. The booklet was reviewed by a panel of 14 reviewers, and the content validity index (CVI) for each subsection of the booklet was computed. Pilot testing of
the booklet utilized a pre-post intervention study design and included 50 OP and 50 FCGs as study participants. Perceived knowledge of the participants was assessed prior to and after completing the booklet. Participants’ opinions on the usefulness and usability of the booklet were also obtained. Results: The booklet contained eight sections and each subsection of the booklet had a CVI ranging from 0.93 to 1.00. Completing the booklet resulted in improved perceived knowledge scores for each perceived knowledge item among both the OP and FCG groups (all items: p-value < 0.001). The participants perceived the booklet as useful and usable, as evidenced by almost all the perceived usefulness and usability items having a score of over 4.0. Conclusions: The FRIDs booklet developed in this study had good content validity and was widely accepted by the OP and FCGs. The positive effect on the participants’ knowledge of topics related to FRIDs means that the booklet could be useful as a patient education tool to enhance FRIDs knowledge and awareness among OP and FCGs.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Falls, Fall-risk increasing drugs, Older people, Family caregivers, Medication use |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Health Innovation > Community Health Services Research By Niche > Health Innovation > Health Behavior Research By Niche > Health Innovation > Health Promotion Research By Niche > Health Innovation > Medical Care > Technological Innovations |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Health Innovation |
| Depositing User: | Wan Rohani Wan Chin (Hospital UiTM) |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Jun 2023 09:09 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jun 2023 09:09 |
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