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KMID : 1003020100110010026
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Qualitative Research
2010 Volume.11 No. 1 p.26 ~ p.35
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Experiences among Older Adults Who Have Fallen
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Shin Kyung-Rim
Kang Youn-Hee
Park Hyo-Jung
Eom Ji-Yon
Yun Eun-Suk
Kim Mi-Jung
Jung Duk-Yoo
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore experiences among older adults who has fallen within one year.
Methods: The participants in this study were 14 old adults who has fallen within one year. Among them, 3 resided in nursing home and the others were dwelled in community. Data collection was conducted using a face to face interview in nursing home and focus group interview in community center, which were recorded on audio tape. Transcribed data was analyzed through thematic analysis method.
Results: The results of this study were deduced as 2 main themes and 6 other themes. Study participants reported pros and cons after they had fall experiences. They indicated pros such as vigilance, affirmative coping for preventing repeated falling, and reconfirmation toward meaning of life. Additionally, physical withdrawn, psychological withdrawn, and passive handling with regard to repeated falling.
Conclusion: The results of this study supported the older adults who had an experience of falling may have both positive and negative reflects. Based on the results, effective fall intervention program should be developed.
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KEYWORD
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Older adults, Accidental falls, Focus groups
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