Qualitative study on behavioral intention of fall prevention in hospitalized elderly patients from the perspective of planned behavior theory
LIU Yiling
ZHANG Li
XU Liwen
Abstract：Objective To explore the behavioral intention of fall prevention in hospitalized elderly patients based on the theory of planned behavior,so as to provide the basis for formulating clinical intervention plan for such population.Methods An interview outline was developed based on the theoretical framework of planned behavior.In the first two months of 2024,14 elderly patients were selected from the department of neurology,rehabilitation medicine and geriatric department of the Wuhan central hospital.They were given semi-structured interviews,and the data were analyzed by using the content analysis method.Results Based on the theory of planned behavior,a total of 3 themes and 9 sub-themes were extracted,including patients'attitude towards fall prevention(positive and negative),support from various parties to the fall preven-tion behavior of patients(medical,family and social support),different factors affecting the fall prevention intention of pa-tients(lack of fall prevention knowledge,personality characteristics,fear of increasing the burden on the family after fall-ing,and fear of the adverse consequences after falling).Conclusion The medical staff should correct patients'negative at-titude,fully mobilize their family support system and formulate personalized fall intervention programs,so as to promote their positive behavior and lower their incidence of falls.
Keywords：Planned behavior theoryElderly inpatientFall preventionQualitative study
Publication Date：2024-09-28
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 551-555 )