Proportion of CPs correctly answering the knowledge questions regarding fall prevention activities (n = 295).
| Items . | Correct answer . | Incorrect answer . | Uncertain . |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | |||
| Fall risk assessment | |||
| 1.CPs can use the CDC’s STEADI “Three Key Screening Questions” to determine fall risk among older people. (Correct answer: True) | 114 (38.6) | 3 (1) | 178 (60.3) |
| 2.Older people should be screened for fall risk yearly if they use ≥ 4 chronic medications. (Correct answer: True) | 250 (84.7) | 3 (1) | 42 (14.2) |
| 3.Older people should be screened for fall risk yearly if they use ≥ 1 high-risk medication. (Correct answer: True) | 229 (77.6) | 14 (4.7) | 52 (17.6) |
| 4.Older people should be screened for fall risk yearly if they present with an acute fall. (Correct answer: True) | 193 (65.4) | 12 (4.1) | 90 (30.5) |
| 5.Older people at risk of falls should be asked about postural hypotension. (Correct answer: True) | 286 (96.9) | 0 (0) | 9 (3.1) |
| Deprescribing of FRIDs | |||
| 6.Sedative antihistamines can be withdrawn if the drugs cause dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, or drowsiness. (Correct answer: True) | 287 (97.3) | 2 (0.7) | 6 (2) |
| 7.Overactive bladder and incontinence medications can be withdrawn if the drugs cause dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, or drowsiness. (Correct answer: True) | 205 (69.5) | 40 (13.6) | 50 (16.9) |
| 8.Alpha-blockers used as antihypertensives can be withdrawn if the drugs cause orthostatic hypotension. (Correct answer: True) | 266 (90.2) | 9 (3.1) | 20 (6.8) |
| 9.Alpha-blockers used for prostate hyperplasia can be withdrawn if the drugs cause dizziness. (Correct answer: True) | 249 (84.4) | 17 (5.8) | 29 (9.8) |
| 10.Deprescribing sedative antihistamines requires no stepwise withdrawal. (Correct answer: False) | 96 (32.5) | 101 (34.2) | 98 (33.2) |
| 11.Deprescribing overactive bladder and incontinence medications can be done by weaning the drugs gradually by 25%–50% of the daily dose every 1–4 weeks. (Correct answer: True) | 110 (37.3) | 3 (1) | 182 (61.7) |
| 12.Deprescribing alpha-blockers as antihypertensives can be done by tapering the drugs within 1–2 weeks. (Correct answer: True) | 110 (37.3) | 7 (2.4) | 178 (60.3) |
| 13.Deprescribing alpha-blockers for prostate hyperplasia requires no stepwise withdrawal. (Correct answer: True) | 42 (14.2) | 132 (44.7) | 121 (41) |
| Vitamin D supplementation | |||
| 14.Daily vitamin D supplementation should be recommended to all older people, even if they are not deficient in the vitamin. (Correct answer: False) | 168 (56.9) | 113 (38.3) | 14 (4.7) |
| Referral of older people with fall risk to other healthcare providers or programs | |||
| 15.CPs can refer older people to other healthcare providers to receive a more comprehensive assessment of their fall risk. (Correct answer: True) | 270 (91.5) | 4 (1.4) | 21 (7.1) |
| 16.CPs can refer older people with a low risk of falls to community exercise or fall prevention programs. (Correct answer: True) | 166 (56.3) | 54 (18.3) | 75 (25.4) |
| Items . | Correct answer . | Incorrect answer . | Uncertain . |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | |||
| Fall risk assessment | |||
| 1.CPs can use the CDC’s STEADI “Three Key Screening Questions” to determine fall risk among older people. (Correct answer: True) | 114 (38.6) | 3 (1) | 178 (60.3) |
| 2.Older people should be screened for fall risk yearly if they use ≥ 4 chronic medications. (Correct answer: True) | 250 (84.7) | 3 (1) | 42 (14.2) |
| 3.Older people should be screened for fall risk yearly if they use ≥ 1 high-risk medication. (Correct answer: True) | 229 (77.6) | 14 (4.7) | 52 (17.6) |
| 4.Older people should be screened for fall risk yearly if they present with an acute fall. (Correct answer: True) | 193 (65.4) | 12 (4.1) | 90 (30.5) |
| 5.Older people at risk of falls should be asked about postural hypotension. (Correct answer: True) | 286 (96.9) | 0 (0) | 9 (3.1) |
| Deprescribing of FRIDs | |||
| 6.Sedative antihistamines can be withdrawn if the drugs cause dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, or drowsiness. (Correct answer: True) | 287 (97.3) | 2 (0.7) | 6 (2) |
| 7.Overactive bladder and incontinence medications can be withdrawn if the drugs cause dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, or drowsiness. (Correct answer: True) | 205 (69.5) | 40 (13.6) | 50 (16.9) |
| 8.Alpha-blockers used as antihypertensives can be withdrawn if the drugs cause orthostatic hypotension. (Correct answer: True) | 266 (90.2) | 9 (3.1) | 20 (6.8) |
| 9.Alpha-blockers used for prostate hyperplasia can be withdrawn if the drugs cause dizziness. (Correct answer: True) | 249 (84.4) | 17 (5.8) | 29 (9.8) |
| 10.Deprescribing sedative antihistamines requires no stepwise withdrawal. (Correct answer: False) | 96 (32.5) | 101 (34.2) | 98 (33.2) |
| 11.Deprescribing overactive bladder and incontinence medications can be done by weaning the drugs gradually by 25%–50% of the daily dose every 1–4 weeks. (Correct answer: True) | 110 (37.3) | 3 (1) | 182 (61.7) |
| 12.Deprescribing alpha-blockers as antihypertensives can be done by tapering the drugs within 1–2 weeks. (Correct answer: True) | 110 (37.3) | 7 (2.4) | 178 (60.3) |
| 13.Deprescribing alpha-blockers for prostate hyperplasia requires no stepwise withdrawal. (Correct answer: True) | 42 (14.2) | 132 (44.7) | 121 (41) |
| Vitamin D supplementation | |||
| 14.Daily vitamin D supplementation should be recommended to all older people, even if they are not deficient in the vitamin. (Correct answer: False) | 168 (56.9) | 113 (38.3) | 14 (4.7) |
| Referral of older people with fall risk to other healthcare providers or programs | |||
| 15.CPs can refer older people to other healthcare providers to receive a more comprehensive assessment of their fall risk. (Correct answer: True) | 270 (91.5) | 4 (1.4) | 21 (7.1) |
| 16.CPs can refer older people with a low risk of falls to community exercise or fall prevention programs. (Correct answer: True) | 166 (56.3) | 54 (18.3) | 75 (25.4) |
Proportion of CPs correctly answering the knowledge questions regarding fall prevention activities (n = 295).
| Items . | Correct answer . | Incorrect answer . | Uncertain . |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | |||
| Fall risk assessment | |||
| 1.CPs can use the CDC’s STEADI “Three Key Screening Questions” to determine fall risk among older people. (Correct answer: True) | 114 (38.6) | 3 (1) | 178 (60.3) |
| 2.Older people should be screened for fall risk yearly if they use ≥ 4 chronic medications. (Correct answer: True) | 250 (84.7) | 3 (1) | 42 (14.2) |
| 3.Older people should be screened for fall risk yearly if they use ≥ 1 high-risk medication. (Correct answer: True) | 229 (77.6) | 14 (4.7) | 52 (17.6) |
| 4.Older people should be screened for fall risk yearly if they present with an acute fall. (Correct answer: True) | 193 (65.4) | 12 (4.1) | 90 (30.5) |
| 5.Older people at risk of falls should be asked about postural hypotension. (Correct answer: True) | 286 (96.9) | 0 (0) | 9 (3.1) |
| Deprescribing of FRIDs | |||
| 6.Sedative antihistamines can be withdrawn if the drugs cause dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, or drowsiness. (Correct answer: True) | 287 (97.3) | 2 (0.7) | 6 (2) |
| 7.Overactive bladder and incontinence medications can be withdrawn if the drugs cause dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, or drowsiness. (Correct answer: True) | 205 (69.5) | 40 (13.6) | 50 (16.9) |
| 8.Alpha-blockers used as antihypertensives can be withdrawn if the drugs cause orthostatic hypotension. (Correct answer: True) | 266 (90.2) | 9 (3.1) | 20 (6.8) |
| 9.Alpha-blockers used for prostate hyperplasia can be withdrawn if the drugs cause dizziness. (Correct answer: True) | 249 (84.4) | 17 (5.8) | 29 (9.8) |
| 10.Deprescribing sedative antihistamines requires no stepwise withdrawal. (Correct answer: False) | 96 (32.5) | 101 (34.2) | 98 (33.2) |
| 11.Deprescribing overactive bladder and incontinence medications can be done by weaning the drugs gradually by 25%–50% of the daily dose every 1–4 weeks. (Correct answer: True) | 110 (37.3) | 3 (1) | 182 (61.7) |
| 12.Deprescribing alpha-blockers as antihypertensives can be done by tapering the drugs within 1–2 weeks. (Correct answer: True) | 110 (37.3) | 7 (2.4) | 178 (60.3) |
| 13.Deprescribing alpha-blockers for prostate hyperplasia requires no stepwise withdrawal. (Correct answer: True) | 42 (14.2) | 132 (44.7) | 121 (41) |
| Vitamin D supplementation | |||
| 14.Daily vitamin D supplementation should be recommended to all older people, even if they are not deficient in the vitamin. (Correct answer: False) | 168 (56.9) | 113 (38.3) | 14 (4.7) |
| Referral of older people with fall risk to other healthcare providers or programs | |||
| 15.CPs can refer older people to other healthcare providers to receive a more comprehensive assessment of their fall risk. (Correct answer: True) | 270 (91.5) | 4 (1.4) | 21 (7.1) |
| 16.CPs can refer older people with a low risk of falls to community exercise or fall prevention programs. (Correct answer: True) | 166 (56.3) | 54 (18.3) | 75 (25.4) |
| Items . | Correct answer . | Incorrect answer . | Uncertain . |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | |||
| Fall risk assessment | |||
| 1.CPs can use the CDC’s STEADI “Three Key Screening Questions” to determine fall risk among older people. (Correct answer: True) | 114 (38.6) | 3 (1) | 178 (60.3) |
| 2.Older people should be screened for fall risk yearly if they use ≥ 4 chronic medications. (Correct answer: True) | 250 (84.7) | 3 (1) | 42 (14.2) |
| 3.Older people should be screened for fall risk yearly if they use ≥ 1 high-risk medication. (Correct answer: True) | 229 (77.6) | 14 (4.7) | 52 (17.6) |
| 4.Older people should be screened for fall risk yearly if they present with an acute fall. (Correct answer: True) | 193 (65.4) | 12 (4.1) | 90 (30.5) |
| 5.Older people at risk of falls should be asked about postural hypotension. (Correct answer: True) | 286 (96.9) | 0 (0) | 9 (3.1) |
| Deprescribing of FRIDs | |||
| 6.Sedative antihistamines can be withdrawn if the drugs cause dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, or drowsiness. (Correct answer: True) | 287 (97.3) | 2 (0.7) | 6 (2) |
| 7.Overactive bladder and incontinence medications can be withdrawn if the drugs cause dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, or drowsiness. (Correct answer: True) | 205 (69.5) | 40 (13.6) | 50 (16.9) |
| 8.Alpha-blockers used as antihypertensives can be withdrawn if the drugs cause orthostatic hypotension. (Correct answer: True) | 266 (90.2) | 9 (3.1) | 20 (6.8) |
| 9.Alpha-blockers used for prostate hyperplasia can be withdrawn if the drugs cause dizziness. (Correct answer: True) | 249 (84.4) | 17 (5.8) | 29 (9.8) |
| 10.Deprescribing sedative antihistamines requires no stepwise withdrawal. (Correct answer: False) | 96 (32.5) | 101 (34.2) | 98 (33.2) |
| 11.Deprescribing overactive bladder and incontinence medications can be done by weaning the drugs gradually by 25%–50% of the daily dose every 1–4 weeks. (Correct answer: True) | 110 (37.3) | 3 (1) | 182 (61.7) |
| 12.Deprescribing alpha-blockers as antihypertensives can be done by tapering the drugs within 1–2 weeks. (Correct answer: True) | 110 (37.3) | 7 (2.4) | 178 (60.3) |
| 13.Deprescribing alpha-blockers for prostate hyperplasia requires no stepwise withdrawal. (Correct answer: True) | 42 (14.2) | 132 (44.7) | 121 (41) |
| Vitamin D supplementation | |||
| 14.Daily vitamin D supplementation should be recommended to all older people, even if they are not deficient in the vitamin. (Correct answer: False) | 168 (56.9) | 113 (38.3) | 14 (4.7) |
| Referral of older people with fall risk to other healthcare providers or programs | |||
| 15.CPs can refer older people to other healthcare providers to receive a more comprehensive assessment of their fall risk. (Correct answer: True) | 270 (91.5) | 4 (1.4) | 21 (7.1) |
| 16.CPs can refer older people with a low risk of falls to community exercise or fall prevention programs. (Correct answer: True) | 166 (56.3) | 54 (18.3) | 75 (25.4) |
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