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64. Fear of Outdoor Falling Among Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults: The Role of Neighborhood Environments.

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Lee, Sungmin, Lee, Chanam, Ory, Marcia G, Won, Jaewoong, Towne, Samuel D, Wang, Suojin, and Forjuoh, Samuel N

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CONFIDENCE intervals, ACCIDENTAL falls, FEAR, INTEGRATED health care delivery, QUESTIONNAIRES, SELF-evaluation, WALKING, LOGISTIC regression analysis, RESIDENTIAL patterns, INDEPENDENT living, ODDS ratio, MIDDLE age
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Background and Objectives Fear of falling is a substantial barrier to walking and has been associated with increased fall risks. This study examines neighborhood environmental risk factors related to fear of outdoor falling in middle-aged and older adults. Research Design and Methods A total of 394 participants aged 50 years or older living independently in the community were recruited between 2013 and 2014 from an integrated health care network serving Central Texas. Fear of outdoor falling and perceived neighborhood environmental variables were assessed using self-reported questionnaires. Logistic regression identified perceived neighborhood environmental variables associated with fear of outdoor falling. Results Sixty-nine (17.9%) of 385 participants reported having a fear of outdoor falling. Compared to those who did not report a fear of outdoor falling, those who reported having a fear of outdoor falling were more likely to be adults aged 65 years or older (odds ratio [OR] = 2.974, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.247–7.094), be female (OR = 4.423, 95% CI = 1.830–10.689), have difficulty with walking for a quarter of a mile (OR = 2.761, 95% CI = 1.124–6.782), and have had a fall in the past year (OR = 4.720, 95% CI = 1.472–15.137). Among the neighborhood environmental characteristics examined, low traffic speed on streets (OR = 0.420, 95% CI = 0.188–0.935), drainage ditches (OR = 2.383, 95% CI = 1.136–5.000), and broken sidewalks (OR = 3.800, 95% CI = 1.742–8.288) were associated with the odds of having a fear of outdoor falling. Discussion and Implications In addition to the individual factors, findings from this study suggest the importance of addressing the environmental risk factors in identifying and reducing fear of outdoor falling among middle-aged and older adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2018
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65. Medication allergy documentation in ambulatory care: a case report of errors and missed opportunities quantified during the unique transition from paper records to electronic medical records

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Pohl, Susan, Reis, Michael D., and Forjuoh, Samuel N.

Subjects
Drug allergy -- Statistics, Medical records -- Research, Electronic records -- Research, Ambulatory medical care -- Research, Health
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Adverse drug events can occur in the ambulatory clinical setting from errors in medication allergy documentation. This study was conducted to quantify errors in documentation that occur within both paper and electronic medical records (EMR).During a period of transition from paper to EMR, a cross-sectional chart review was conducted in one ambulatory clinic. All patients receiving care on study days were approached for participation. A medication allergy history was obtained from each participant and validated. This medication allergy history was then compared to the medication allergy documented in several areas within the medical records. Eighty-nine patients were recruited. The error rates for nursing notes, the physician dictation, paper, and electronic summary pages were 0%, 14.8%, 11.1% and 15.5%, respectively. Our findings indicate that errors in medication allergy documentation occur frequently and may be increased when summary information is used. Summarized information should not be used clinically prior to validation. Keywords: accuracy | medication allergy history | Electronic Medical Record, Introduction Medical errors are a common source of morbidity and mortality in the modern health care setting. Understanding errors in documentation can lead to improvements in medication management and safer [...]

Published
2010

72. Injury prevention in people with disabilities

Author

Forjuoh, Samuel N and Guyer, Bernard

Subjects
Disabled persons -- Injuries, Epileptics -- Injuries, Wounds and injuries -- Prevention
Abstract

Risks can be minimised without unduly restricting activities Some risk of injury exists for almost every human activity, and this risk may be increased for people with impairments, disabilities, or […]

Published
2001

79. Behavioral and technological interventions targeting glycemic control in a racially/ethnically diverse population: a randomized controlled trial

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Forjuoh, Samuel N, primary, Bolin, Jane N, additional, Huber Jr, John C, additional, Vuong, Ann M, additional, Adepoju, Omolola E, additional, Helduser, Janet W, additional, Begaye, Dawn S, additional, Robertson, Anne, additional, Moudouni, Darcy M, additional, Bonner, Timethia J, additional, McLeroy, Kenneth R, additional, and Ory, Marcia G, additional

Published
2014
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