Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to determine if a multifactorial tool utilized along with a health coaching method assist in decreasing falls in the elderly community dwelling persons over the age of 65 and aid in the promotion of self-care management in compaison to single method strategies.

Author Details

Anniebelle Wilson, RN, MSN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Pilot/Exploratory Study

Keywords:

Elderly, Health Coaching, Community-dwelling older adults, Falls Prevention

Advisor

Manty, JoAnn

Second Advisor

Schramm, Jill

Third Advisor

Wessel, Elizabeth

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Capella University

Degree Year

2015

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2015-10-26

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