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A Narrative Review on the Multidisciplinary Integration of Occupational Therapy and Nursing in Primary Care for Fall Prevention and Home Safety Adaptations Among Elderly Patients

https://doi.org/10.64483/202412346
Modhi Saleh Salem Alshammari
PHC Alrawdh,Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Noor Saleh Salem Alshammari
Riyadh branch of the Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Munifah Saleh Alshammari
Dental Complex East Riyadh,Ministry of Health , Saudi Arabia
Ghadah Abdulaziz Albdah
Branch of the Ministry of Health in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Sarah Fahad Alotaiby
Health Affairs in Riyadh Region,Ministry of Health , Saudi Arabia
Rasha Dalbak Yaknl
Women's, Maternity, and Children's Hospital,Ministry of Health , Saudi Arabia
Entessar Juhayyim Alruwaili
Dawmat Al Jandal General Hospital,Ministry of Health , Saudi Arabia
Afrah Jaser Salem Aljaser
King Saud Medical City,Ministry of Health , Saudi Arabia
Rawan Adel Alghamdi
King Saud Medical City,Ministry of Health , Saudi Arabia
Noufah Jazim Alruwaili
Women's Maternity & Children in Al Jouf,Ministry of Health , Saudi Arabia
Amal Mohammed Abdullah Alwabel
Al-Saih Primary Health Care Center, Al-Kharj,Ministry of Health , Saudi Arabia
Zainab Jaferi Mohammed Asiri
Hospital Mahayel Asir,Ministry of Health , Saudi Arabia
Abdullah Ali Mohamad Al Sahli
Ministry Of Health , Saudi Arabia
Areej Mohammed Saeed Melibari
Ministry Of Health , Saudi Arabia

Corresponding Author(s) : Modhi Saleh Salem Alshammari

modysa@moh.gov.sa

Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health, Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024)

Abstract

Background: Falls among older adults are a critical public health issue, leading to significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Primary care is the frontline for managing fall risk, yet traditional siloed approaches often fail to address its multifactorial nature comprehensively. The integration of occupational therapy (OT) and nursing within primary care teams presents a promising model to bridge this gap.


Aim: This narrative review aims to critically synthesize the evidence on the multidisciplinary integration of OT and nursing in primary care for fall prevention and home safety adaptations for elderly patients, examining models, effectiveness, and implementation factors.


Methods: A systematic search of four electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, PsycINFO) was conducted for literature published between 2010-2024. Peer-reviewed articles, reviews, and key reports were included and analyzed thematically.


Results: Integrated OT-nursing models consistently demonstrate superior outcomes in reducing fall rates, improving functional performance, and enhancing home safety compared to usual care. Key success factors include co-location, interprofessional education, shared assessments, and collaborative care planning. Significant barriers include funding structures, scheduling, and role ambiguity.


Conclusion: Intentional integration of OT and nursing expertise in primary care is highly effective for fall prevention. Future efforts must focus on sustainable implementation strategies, standardized outcome measures, and policy reforms to support team-based care.

Keywords

Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Primary Care, Fall Prevention, Interprofessional Collaboration
Alshammari, M. S. S., Noor Saleh Salem Alshammari, Munifah Saleh Alshammari, Ghadah Abdulaziz Albdah, Sarah Fahad Alotaiby, Rasha Dalbak Yaknl, … Areej Mohammed Saeed Melibari. (2024). A Narrative Review on the Multidisciplinary Integration of Occupational Therapy and Nursing in Primary Care for Fall Prevention and Home Safety Adaptations Among Elderly Patients. Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health, 1(2), 1298–1305. https://doi.org/10.64483/202412346
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