Effects of a self-care program for preventing falls among elderly people at risk for falls, Chang Kheng Subdistrict, Mae Cheam District, Chiang Mai Province

Abstract

Falls are a significant cause of illness and dity among elderly people. The impact of falls extends beyond the elderly, affecting family members and caregivers physically, mentally, socially, and economically study investigated the effects of a self-care pram for preventing falls among elderly people at risk for falls in Chang Subdistrict, Mae Cheam District, Chiang Mai Province This quasi-experimental research used a two-group pretest-posttest design with 64 participants, divided into an experimental group and a control group, each comprising 32 individuals .The experimental group received the fall prevention program, while the control group received standard care . The research instruments included the self-care program for fall prevention and data collection tools such as personal information Questionnaires, self-care behavior assessment forms for fall prevention at home, and fall frequency assessment forms. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired sample t-tests, and chi-square tests . The results showed that after participating in the program, the experimental group exhibited significantly higher self-care behaviors and fewer falls compared to before the intervention (P< 0.05) Furthermore, the experimental group demonstrated significantly better self-care behaviors and fewer falls than the control          (P< 0.05) This research indicates that the self-care program for fall prevention effectively reduces falls and promotes self-care behaviors among elderly people These findings can be applied to proactive elderly care programs within communities to help elderly individuals live independently and safely in society.