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Carers’ concerns about their older persons (Carees) at risk of falling

A mixed-methods study protocol

Published Date: 26.10.2018

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Theme: Carer health and wellbeing

Sub-theme: Mental health

Carer burden Older people Fall concern Open access Peer-reviewed journal article

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Theme: Carer health and wellbeing

Sub-theme: Mental health

View Publication Carer burden Older people Fall concern Open access Peer-reviewed journal article

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

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Carers’ concerns about their older persons (Carees) at risk of falling

A mixed-methods study protocol

Published Date: 26.10.2018

  • Author/ Authors

    Seng Giap Marcus Ang, Anthony Paul O’Brien, Amanda Wilson

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Ang, S. G. M., O’Brien, A. P., & Wilson, A. (2018). Carers’ concerns about their older persons (Carees) at risk of falling - A mixed-methods study protocol. BMC Health Services Research, 18(1), 819–819. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-018-3632-6

Long Summary

This study explored the experience of carers of people who are at risk of falling and how these carers can best be supported. The article delves into the impacts this may have on carer wellbeing and provides a detailed instrument to measure carers’ fall concern.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Discusses the impact of carer fall concern including increased worry and vigilance as well as changes to social and work arrangements to avoid leaving the person they care for home alone
  • Promotes greater awareness for carers of people who are at risk of falling
  • Provides insight into the emotional burden that carers may face when the person they care for is at risk of falling

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Discusses the prevalence of falls and the importance of providing support for carers of people who are at risk of falling
  • Discusses how best to support carers who experience increased burden due to the risk of the person they care for falling.
  • Develops a measure for carers’ fall concern

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