Keywords
Extended care
Falls
Quality of life
Submitted : 2024-06-23
Accepted : 2024-07-08
Published : 2024-07-23
Abstract
Objective: To analyze the value of extended care interventions for disabled elderly in preventing falls and optimizing quality of life. Methods: A sample of 60 cases of disabled elderly in a tertiary hospital from May 2022 to May 2023 was selected and grouped by the random number table method. The observation group received extended care, while the control group adopted routine care. The differences in complication rate, fall rate, 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) score, health knowledge awareness score, and nursing satisfaction were compared. Results: The complication rate and fall rate of the disabled elderly in the observation group were lower than those in the control group, P < 0.05; the SF-36 score, health knowledge score, and nursing satisfaction of the observation group were higher than those of the control group, P < 0.05. Conclusion: Extended care for the disabled elderly can reduce the risk of falls and complications related to disability, as well as optimize their cognition and improve their quality of life, which is efficient and feasible.
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