A cross-sectional analysis of fall risk among institutionalized older adults in Malaysia
Regular fall risk assessments and tailored intervention plans that address these factors are crucial for reducing falls and improving the quality of life for this vulnerable population. These findings provide practical guidance for healthcare professionals, including nursing staff, in institutional care to prioritize high-risk residents and implement early preventive strategies.
Authors
- Hakimah Sallehuddin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2154-9468)
- Shafikah Rahim
- Nurfaizah Saibul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9734-7355)
- Asiah Jafri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3330-5200)
- Anita Abdul Rahim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2871-8391)
- Hazwan Mat Din (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8633-5466)
- Zahira Zohari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3694-1622)
- Faizah Nasir
Institutions
- Universiti Putra Malaysia (MY)
- Department of Statistics Malaysia (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Belitung Nursing Journal
- Published
- 2025-08-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.3899
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.76