Case 2 Falls Prevention Quiz

What is the primary health risk for the sheltered housing tenant population mentioned in the case study?

• Heart disease

• Falls and general deterioration in health

• Diabetes

• Respiratory issues

According to NICE guidelines, what should be considered for older persons with recurrent falls?

• Regular hospital visits

• Individualised multi-factorial intervention

• Increased medication

• Dietary changes

Which professional is mentioned as conducting an in-home safety assessment for falls prevention?

• Physiotherapist

• Occupational therapist

• Nurse

• General practitioner

Which assessment tool was used to evaluate balance?

• The HOMEFAST

• The Tinetti assessment of balance

• The HADS

• The FES-I

How to verify the effectiveness of the programme and the significance of the results?

• HOMEFAST socore

• HAD-Anxiety socore

• Tinnetti Gait & Balance Score

• Wilcoxon signed rank test

What is the intention behind scaling up the intervention?

• To reduce costs

• To develop approaches to sustain tenant engagement

• To increase housing prices

• To limit the number of participants

What is the role of health professionals in the programme?

• To provide financial support

• To work together with housing professionals

• To design new housing units

• To manage construction projects

What is a key factor in maintaining tenant engagement in housing programs?

• Reducing amenities

• Frequent relocation

• Consistent communication and support

• Increasing rent prices

What is the primary goal of conducting in-home safety assessments?

• To redesign the interior layout

• To identify potential hazards and prevent falls

• To increase property value

• To assess tenant satisfaction

How many professionals from HSC participated in to the programme? (Multiple choices)

• Occupational therapist

• Physiotherapy instructor

• AART Nurse

• Northumbria University