Poster Session
Issue Date: August 2019
Published Online: August 01, 2019
Updated: April 30, 2020
Determining Content Validity of “My Safe and Sound Plan,” a Fall-Risk Self-Assessment Workbook
Brenda Howard, DHSc, OTR; Kathryn Boomershine; Rachel Gramman; Clare Schirmer; Jerica Schomber
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
  • University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
  • University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
  • University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
  • University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Article Information
Evidence-Based Practice / Education of OTs and OTAs / Home Accessibility/Environmental Modification / Vision / Assessment/Measurement
Poster Session   |   August 01, 2019
Determining Content Validity of “My Safe and Sound Plan,” a Fall-Risk Self-Assessment Workbook
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2019, Vol. 73, 7311500029. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2019.73S1-PO7011
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2019, Vol. 73, 7311500029. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2019.73S1-PO7011
Abstract

Date Presented 04/06/19

The "My Safe and Sound Plan" workbook contributes to the available methods of fall prevention assessment and education, providing a self-assessment, home safety checklist, and education on fall risks. This instrument demonstrated content validity of all items, as rated by five experts, covering content necessary for fall prevention. Experts indicated that education alone was not sufficient to reduce falls; readiness to change was a vital factor in reducing fall risks.

Primary Author and Speaker: Brenda Howard

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kathryn Boomershine, Rachel Gramman, Clare Schirmer, Jerica Schomber