J Gerontol Nurs
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Fall Prevention Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Current Guidelines and Older Adult Responses.
Older adults are vulnerable to falls that result in injury and disability, making fall prevention a national priority. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate community-dwelling older adults' perceptions about falls and fall prevention activities to guide interventions. ⋯ Approximately three fourths of participants reported taking actions to reduce risk of falling; however, participation in community fall prevention programs was low. The survey used provides a method to help nurses identify targets for fall prevention interventions to reduce this physical health disparity in vulnerable older populations. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 44(9), 21-29.].