Japan journal of nursing science : JJNS
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of a home hazard modification program for reducing falls in urban community-dwelling older adults: A randomized controlled trial.
To evaluate the potential improvement of fall prevention awareness and home modification behaviors and to decrease indoor falls by applying a home hazard modification program (HHMP) in community-dwelling older adults followed up to 1 year in this randomized controlled trial. ⋯ HHMP has the potential to improve fall prevention awareness and home modification behaviors, and specifically decreased overall and indoor falls in 12 weeks in those aged 75 years and older in community-dwelling older adults.