Determining Content Validity of “My Safe and Sound Plan,” a Fall-Risk Self-Assessment Workbook

Abstract

Date Presented 04/06/19 The "My Safe and Sound Plan" workbook contributes to the available methods of fall prevention assessment and education, providing a self-assessment, home safety checklist, and education on fall risks. This instrument demonstrated content validity of all items, as rated by five experts, covering content necessary for fall prevention. Experts indicated that education alone was not sufficient to reduce falls; readiness to change was a vital factor in reducing fall risks. Primary Author and Speaker: Brenda Howard Additional Authors and Speakers: Kathryn Boomershine, Rachel Gramman, Clare Schirmer, Jerica Schomber

Single-Session Evidence-Based Intervention and Fall Risk Awareness in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

“…The purpose of the demographic questionnaire was to obtain information on gender, age, and race/ethnicity; and to obtain number of falls in the past month and year, injury from falls, and fear of falling, which indicate fall risk. Participants completed screenings, education, and exercises included in the My "Safe and Sound" Plan workbook, 43 led by investigators. Investigators then taught the participants how to utilize the workbook during the 1-month postintervention period, including the home safety checklist and fall calendar.…”

“…The intervention consisted of education utilizing the My “Safe and Sound Plan” for Staying Falls-Free workbook, developed by the primary investigator during a previous study 37,43. A current edition of this workbook is available for viewing online 44.…”

“…Participants completed screenings, education, and exercises included in the My “Safe and Sound” Plan workbook,43 led by investigators. Investigators then taught the participants how to utilize the workbook during the 1-month postintervention period, including the home safety checklist and fall calendar.…”

“…The intervention consisted of education utilizing the My "Safe and Sound Plan" for Staying Falls-Free workbook, developed by the primary investigator during a previous study. 37,43 A current edition of this workbook is available for viewing online. 44 The workbook incorporates information on fall risk behaviors, medication management, heart health, vision, footwear and foot care, vitamin D and calcium, exercises for fall prevention, and a home safety check, based on the American Geriatrics Society/ British Geriatrics Society Clinical Practice Guideline for Prevention of Falls in Older Persons.…”