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Observational studyAustralasian journal on ageing2022

Patterns of health service use before and after a statewide fall prevention initiative for older adults at risk of falls.

Serene S Paul, Jennifer Taylor, Anne Tiedemann, Lara Harvey, Lindy Clemson, Stephen R Lord, Xenia Dolja-Gore, Jacqueline C T Close, Catherine Sherrington

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Serene S PaulSchool of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3593-1396
Jennifer TaylorSchool of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2152-4287
Anne TiedemannSchool of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Lara HarveyNeuroscience Research Australia (Neura), Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6260-8001
Lindy ClemsonARC Centre for Excellence in Population Ageing Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Stephen R LordNeuroscience Research Australia (Neura), Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.
Xenia Dolja-GoreSchool of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.
Jacqueline C T CloseNeuroscience Research Australia (Neura), Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.
Catherine SherringtonSchool of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Funding

National Health and Medical Research Council 1016876Open access publishing facilitated by The University of Sydney, as part of the Wiley - The University of Sydney agreement via the Council of Australian University Librarians.
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo understand health-care burden from fall-related injury, we investigated patterns of health service use in participants of the Australian statewide Stepping On fall prevention program.

methodsRoutinely collected ambulance, emergency, hospital and mortality data for 9163 participants across NSW Local Health Districts between 2009 and 2015 were analysed for patterns in fall-related health service use three years before and after the Stepping On program using negative binomial regression analyses.

resultsOverall fall-related health service use increased over the 6-year study period. There was a high period of usage prior to program participation, which decreased postprogram, then appeared to increase again after 12-15 months. Subgroup analysis showed strongest postprogram reductions for women.

conclusionsPatterns of service usage suggest initial program benefits that taper off over time. The results of this observational study need to be interpreted with caution. Investment in ongoing fall prevention programs may be needed for lasting impacts.

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Accidental FallsAmbulancesAgedAustraliaFemaleHumansPatient Acceptance of Health Careaccidental fallsgeriatricshealth promotionhealthy aging

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