"Risk-Taking and Risk of Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Scoping Review"

Background: Risk-taking behaviors have emerged as a target for fall prevention. However, the risk-taking concepts are complex, and several approaches exist to identify behaviors. In addition, studies of fall-related not yet been systematically evaluated.Methods: This scoping review was conducted in accordance with Joanna Briggs Institute’s methodology reviews. Six electronic databases were searched published between 2000 2020. Studies included our if they on community-dwelling older adults (≥ 65 years) discussed fallrelated Data extraction analyses completed using table developed priori by research team.Results: Self-reported qualitative most common approach identifying risktaking adults. Generally, aware their risk tend adopt behaviours help mitigate it. also described moments deliberate driven potential benefits this behavior. Factors associated include an individual’s abilities, personal values, physical social environment.Conclusion: demonstrated that highly individualized concept influenced number factors. Therefore, future should evaluate how appraisal, attitudes, propensity predict