Prevalence and risk factors for falls among the community dwelling older adults of Thrissur: A pilot study

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care · 2024P J Mercy, Sandhya K Neelamana, Vijayan C Parameswaran Nair

Quick takeaway

This pilot study applies structured falls tools in a community setting and shows how brief operational screening can be embedded into routine geriatric visits.

Why this matters

Strong fit for implementation because it tests the kind of screening workflow primary care teams could realistically adopt.

Key caution

Pilot scale and limited sample reporting constrain how precisely the results can inform larger planning decisions.

Evidence summary

Rank #53Cross-sectionalOA (PMC)

Prevalence and risk factors for falls among the community dwelling older adults of Thrissur: A pilot study

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care · 2024P J Mercy, Sandhya K Neelamana, Vijayan C Parameswaran Nair

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Quick takeaway

This pilot study applies structured falls tools in a community setting and shows how brief operational screening can be embedded into routine geriatric visits.

Why this matters

Strong fit for implementation because it tests the kind of screening workflow primary care teams could realistically adopt.

Key caution

Pilot scale and limited sample reporting constrain how precisely the results can inform larger planning decisions.