Environmental Design Strategies to Reduce Fall Risks among Older Adults: An Integrative Study Based on Environmental Behavior Theory

One of the most serious health issues that older individuals confront is falls, and the majority of these occurrences take place in their homes, where they spend most of their time. Therefore, developing aging-in-place programs requires an understanding of how certain environmental factors influence fall risk. This study, which is based on Environmental Behavior Theory, looks at how behavioral reactions, floor slipperiness, lighting adequacy, and spatial circulation interact to affect older persons' gait stability. Data were gathered from thirty older-adult families using a mixed-methods strategy that includes quantitative modeling, semi-structured interviews, and on-site environmental measurements. The results demonstrate that the most serious environmental risks are low floor friction and inadequate lighting, while limited circulation makes instability worse.A significant intermediary process that connects environmental demands to actual fall likelihood is behavioral adjustment, such as wall-following, stride shortening, and avoiding particular pathways. These associations are regularly supported by statistical analyses, such as correlation matrices, scatter plots, and multiple regression models. The way that environmental limitations influence behavioral adaptive patterns that unintentionally increase risk is further demonstrated by a route model. These results highlight the significance of specific house improvements and improve theoretical understandings of person-environment fit in later age. It has been demonstrated that realistic and affordable methods for lowering fall risk and promoting safer aging in home settings include raising floor traction, making sure circulation paths are obvious, and improving lighting levels

fall prevention, environmental design, slipperiness,elderly safety

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