There is a need to increase older adults' access and adherence to falls prevention
strategies. This study aims to explore older adults' perceived barriers to participation in a fall …

Methods Data were obtained from a cross-sectional survey in five randomly selected districts
in the state of Perak, Malaysia. A total of 250 households were randomly selected. A total of …

Background Early detection of falls risk among older adults using simple tools may assist in
fall prevention strategies. The aim of this study was to identify the best parameters …

Introduction Gait speed is a simple and easy to perform outcome measure that does not
require expensive equipment or complex instructions. However, whether gait speed test can …

Objective To explore the barriers faced by healthcare professionals (HCPs) in managing
falls among older people (aged above 60 years) who have a high risk of falling. Research …

Falls in older adults is a major health issue globally. Falls prevalence reports vary based on
the study settings. The importance of a fast, easy self-assessment tool to identify falls risk …

While the prevalence of falls among Malaysian older adults is comparable to other older
populations around the world, little is currently known about fear of falling in Malaysia. The …

ABSTRACT Introduction and Objectives Over the years, falls has been increasingly the most
common public health issue worldwide that affects all age groups. However, the risk is nine …

Introduction: Falls among the elderly can be associated with serious complications such as
fractures, injuries and death. This study aims to ascertain the factors associated with falls …

Conducted physically, supervised group-based falls prevention exercise programs have
demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the risk of falls among older adults. In this study, we …