J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2018 Aug;25(3):155-164. 10.7739/jkafn.2018.25.3.155.

The Influence of Health Belief on Fall Prevention Behavior among Patients Who Experienced Abdominal Surgeries

• Kim J
• Cha C

• KMID: 2420552
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7739/jkafn.2018.25.3.155

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the influences of health beliefs on fall prevention behavior among adult patients who had abdominal surgery.
METHODS
Data were collected from 136 patients who had undergone an abdominal surgery within the past 5 days. The data collection period was from September 21 to October 25, 2017. The health belief measurement tool, modified and reviewed by experts, and the fall prevention guideline developed by the Korean Nurses Association and revised by Park were used. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation and stepwise multiple regression analysis.
RESULTS
The Health Belief Model explained 45.7% of the variance in fall prevention behavior among adult patients who had abdominal surgery. Perceived susceptibility and perceived benefits had significant influence on fall-prevention behavior.
CONCLUSION
Tailored educational programs which put emphasis on the perceived susceptibility and perceived benefits of fall prevention need to be developed.

Keyword

Falls; Fall prevention performance; Health belief model

MeSH Terms

Accidental Falls
Adult
Data Collection
Humans