i Engaging as an innovative approach to engage patients in their own fall prevention care

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Figure 1 i Engaging screenshots.

Figure 2 i Engaging individualized fall prevention plan.

Table 1 i Engaging fall risk self-assessment questions

Category	Risk factor question (responding to each statement by indicating “true” or “false”)
Call light use problems	I am uncomfortable calling for help.
	I do not know how to use call light properly.
Fall history	I have fallen ______ times in the past 7 days. (True =1 or more times).
	I am concerned about falling.
Heart problems	I have problems with heart rate or rhythm.
Memory problems	I am sometimes forgetful.
Incontinence	I sometimes have to rush to the bathroom.
Depression	I often feel sad.
Blood pressure problems	I often have dizziness when I stand up.
Mobility problems	I feel unsteady when I am walking.
	I need to steady myself by holding onto furniture or walls when walking.
	I do not use my cane or walker to get around safely.
Foot problems	I have lost some feeling in my feet.
	My toes drag when I am walking.
Medication problems	Currently, I take four or more prescriptions or over-the-counter medications daily.
	I take medicine that sometimes makes me feel lightheaded or more tired than usual.
	I take medicine to help me sleep or improve my mood.
Vision problems	I have vision problems not corrected by glasses or contact lenses.
Hearing problems	I have hearing problems not corrected by hearing aids.