Risk Factors for Falls Among Older Adults

Question: Discuss about the Risk Factors for Falls Among Older Adults. Answer: Introduction: Fall is very frequent in the elderly people. Therefore, the study has well focused on the elderly people under residential care. The purpose statement is referred to a statement, which highlights the goals and the specific topic of the research study. Here, the purpose statement is to determine the falls rate in residential care, which is perfectly mentioned in the abstract. Problem of the study: The main goal of the study is to introduce researcher to important information related to the study. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the incidence of fall and the associated cost involved in it for medications and medical diagnosis. After reviewing this study, it is found that the purpose of the study is properly served. Research Question: The research questions are the queries, which arise after reviewing the literatures related to the study. Here all the research questions, which have risen are completely relevant to the study. Therefore, the researcher has perfectly conducted the research. Review of the Literature: The review of literature is generally defined as reviewing various types of research studies associated with the topic. In this study, the literature review is emphasized on elderly people and the factors affecting the falls. Therefore, the literature review helped to meet the goals. Selection of Sample: The research is conducted in the selected population of Auckland. The population was only restricted to the residential centers. It would have been better, if the populations included hospitals and old age homes too. The sample was chosen randomly. It helped in completing the research in limited time (Cadore et al., 2013). The setting is completely relevant to the research study. This whole research work was conducted under the guidance of Regional Health and Disability Ethics Committee in the residential setting. Collection of Data: The researcher collected the data by filling up the forms by the RCF family members. As per the research goals, the data collection method has served the purpose. As per the data collection method, no typical instrument is used. In this case, the data collection instrument was the marked forms, which were completely relevant to the data collection process. Analysis of Data: This study has analyzed data using both quantitative and qualitative techniques of data analysis. The quantitative data are analyzed through statistical analysis, using ANOVA and SPSS This helps to get the findings in way that is more accurate. Interpretation of Data: The data from the study findings meet the objectives largely. From these study findings, it is proved that it is a futuristic study This research finding provides basic data which will help researchers to plan intervention studies. RCFs can use the findings of the study to implement various strategies relevant to gender in order to prevent fall occurrences. Medical practitioners can use this data from the study to develop strategies to prescribe medications like diuretics, laxatives and antidepressants (Mirelman et al., 2013). Recommendations: The recommendation of the author, as a researcher will be to perform this study on a large sample or population. The author can also recommend for performing this research in various locations such as l, hospital, critical care centers and old age home. The study has evaluated the results which help in future study and it has great implications. From this study, the researcher cannot only improve the fall prevention, but also can improve health conditions of the elderly people (Granacher et al., 2013). 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