Keywords
Perception of fall risk
Elderly inpatients
Fall prevention
Submitted : 2026-05-31
Accepted : 2026-06-15
Published : 2026-06-30
Abstract
With an aging population, falls have become a global public health issue. The level of perceived risk of falling among elderly inpatients directly influences adherence to preventive measures and serves as a key entry point for fall prevention interventions. This paper synthesizes relevant domestic and international research to review the definition, characteristics, and commonly used assessment tools of fall risk perception. It analyzes the characteristics and influencing factors of fall risk perception among elderly inpatients and explores fall prevention interventions for this population based on fall risk perception, thereby providing a theoretical basis for the development of fall prevention strategies for elderly inpatients.
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