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@article{206182,
        author = {Mr. Shivanshu Kumar and Prof. Dr. K. Latha and Ms. Riya Kumari and Ms. Madhu Kumari and Ms. Mamta Kumari and Mr. Vishal Kumar and Mr. Rohit Kumar},
        title = {A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Falls Among Elderly Patients Admitted at NMCH, Jamuhar, Sasaram, Bihar.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {2},
        pages = {1492-1497},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=206182},
        abstract = {Background. Falls are among the most common health problems affecting older adults and are a leading cause of morbidity, mortality, disability, and loss of independence. Age-related physiological changes, including reduced muscle strength, impaired balance, poor vision, cognitive decline, and multiple chronic illnesses, substantially increase the risk of falls. Hospitalized elderly patients are particularly vulnerable because of acute illness, unfamiliar surroundings, polypharmacy, and reduced mobility. Adequate knowledge regarding fall prevention plays a crucial role in minimizing the risk of falls and promoting patient safety.
Objectives - To assess the level of knowledge regarding prevention of falls among elderly patients admitted to the medical wards at NMCH, Jamuhar. To determine the association between the level of knowledge regarding fall prevention and selected demographic variables among elderly patients.
Methodology - A quantitative research approach with a descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted among elderly patients admitted to the medical wards of Narayan Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), Jamuhar, Sasaram, Bihar. A random sampling technique was used to select 60 elderly patients. Data were collected using a self-structured demographic proforma and a structured knowledge questionnaire on fall prevention. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) and inferential statistics (Chi-square test).
Results- Among the 60 participants, 10 (16.7%) had poor knowledge, 31 (51.7%) had moderate knowledge, and 19 (31.6%) had good knowledge regarding fall prevention. Statistical analysis revealed no significant association between the level of knowledge and selected demographic variables, including age, gender, education, religion, and marital status (p > 0.05).
Recommendations- The findings suggest the need for structured educational interventions to improve awareness regarding fall prevention among elderly patients. Regular health education sessions, patient counseling, and hospital-based awareness programs should be implemented to enhance patient safety. Future studies with larger sample sizes and in multiple healthcare settings are recommended to improve the generalizability of the findings.
Conclusion- The study concluded that the majority of elderly patients possessed a moderate level of knowledge regarding fall prevention. No statistically significant association was found between knowledge level and the selected demographic variables. The findings emphasize the importance of continuous patient education and preventive strategies to reduce the incidence of falls and improve the quality of care among hospitalized elderly patients.},
        keywords = {Elderly patients, Fall prevention, Knowledge, Hospitalized patients, Patient safety, Descriptive study.},
        month = {July},
        }