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This is a Phenomenological Approach study (also classified as: Observational).

September 10, 2025OBM GeriatricsOpen Access

“At My Age, Its Perhaps the End of My Walking or the End of a Lot of My Life”: A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of a Serious Fall to Independent Older Adults

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Qualitative study reveals serious falls alter lives of older adults, suggesting need for personalized assessments.

Participants perceived serious falls as life-changing events that provoke distress and fear of disability.
Most study participants experienced emotional turmoil, including feelings of anger, trauma, and helplessness following falls.
A qualitative phenomenological approach utilizing data from 19 independent older adults highlighted the gravity of serious falls.
Findings underscore the importance of tailored post-fall assessments to address emotional and functional impacts on older adults.

Deanna Gray‐Miceli (2025) studied this question.

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September 10, 2025OBM GeriatricsOpen Access

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Qualitative study reveals serious falls alter lives of older adults, suggesting need for personalized assessments.

Participants perceived serious falls as life-changing events that provoke distress and fear of disability.
Most study participants experienced emotional turmoil, including feelings of anger, trauma, and helplessness following falls.
A qualitative phenomenological approach utilizing data from 19 independent older adults highlighted the gravity of serious falls.
Findings underscore the importance of tailored post-fall assessments to address emotional and functional impacts on older adults.

Deanna Gray‐Miceli (2025) studied this question.

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