Hazards identified by the Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (HOME FAST) (N=26)
Hazards | N (%) |
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No access to grab rails in bath | 11 (42.3) |
No slip resistant mats in the bath or shower | 10 (38.5) |
Improper footwear | 7 (26.9) |
Slippery floor surfaces | 6 (23.1) |
Hazardous pets | 5 (19.2) |
Unsecured loose mats | 4 (15.4) |
Poor lighting | 3 (11.5) |
Difficulty with shower mobility | 2 (7.7) |
Cluttered walkways | 2 (7.7) |
No access to bedside light | 2 (7.7) |
Difficult to identify stairways/steps edge | 2 (7.7) |
Inadequate stairs grab rail | 2 (7.7) |
Difficulty using stairs | 1 (3.8) |
Difficulty reaching items in kitchen | 1 (3.8) |
Difficulty with bath mobility | 1 (3.8) |
Difficulty with bed transfers | 1 (3.8) |