The Lived Experiences of Family Caregivers in Caring for Older Adults at Risk of Falls: A Phenomenological Study

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1 Doctor of Nursing Student, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia;

2 Deparment of Community Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia;

3 Department of Community Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia;

4 Department of Public Health Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia

10.30476/ijcbnm.2025.107116.2803

Abstract

Background: Falls in older adults are a major public health issue, particularly in home-based care
settings. Family caregivers play a critical role in caring for older adults at risk of falls. Therefore, this
study aimed to explore the lived experiences of family caregivers in facing challenges and preventive
care strategies for older adults at risk of falling in Indonesia.
Methods: A descriptive phenomenological study was conducted from December 2024 to April 2025
in Pekanbaru City, Riau Province, Indonesia, involving 12 family caregivers who provided care for
older adults at risk of falling. Participants were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data
were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews which lasted between 45 and 70 minutes.
The interviews continued until no new experiential meanings emerged, indicating data saturation. All
interview recordings were transcribed verbatim and analyzed manually using Colaizzi’s seven-step
method.
Results: The research identified five themes including: (1) stressors in caring for older adults, (2)
declining health conditions of older adults, (3) fall-prone environments for older adults, (4) sociocultural
influences on care, and (5) fall prevention strategies.
Conclusion: This study supports the need for family-centered, community-based, and culturally
sensitive interventions to assist family caregivers in preventing falls among older adults.

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International Journal of Community Based Nursing & Midwifery

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 03 September 2025

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