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The increasing elderly population presents challenges in healthcare services, particularly related to decreased mobility and independence in daily activities. Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in maintaining and improving the mobility function of older adults through appropriate evaluation and intervention approaches. One simple, valid, and reliable measurement tool for assessing functional mobility is the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG). This study aims to examine the role of physiotherapy in increasing independence in older adults through functional mobility assessment using the TUG. The method used was a descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional approach in a group of older adults. Measurements were conducted using the TUG to assess mobility, balance, and fall risk. The assessment results were then used as the basis for planning physiotherapy interventions, which included muscle strength training, balance training, and functional exercises. The results showed that older adults with better TUG scores had higher levels of independence in daily activities. Targeted physiotherapy interventions based on TUG results have proven effective in improving mobility and reducing fall risk. Therefore, using the TUG as an initial assessment tool is crucial in determining appropriate rehabilitation strategies. In conclusion, physiotherapy plays a significant role in increasing the independence of older adults through an approach based on functional mobility assessment using the TUG. Routine implementation of this assessment is expected to support optimal quality of life for older adults.

Stroke is a major cause of long-term disability and frequently results in balance impairment that limits functional mobility and increases the risk of falls. Impaired trunk control and postural instability are common consequences of stroke, highlighting the need for effective rehabilitation strategies. This study aimed to analyze the effect of Core Stability Exercise on balance improvement in stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation at the Medical Rehabilitation Polyclinic of RS Adhyaksa Jakarta. A case study design with a pretest–posttest approach was applied to three patients with ischemic stroke who presented with balance disorders. The intervention consisted of Core Stability Exercise, including bridging, bird-dog exercise, and seated balance exercise, conducted three times per week for eight sessions. Balance performance was measured using the Berg Balance Scale before and after the intervention. The findings demonstrated a consistent increase in Berg Balance Scale scores in all patients, indicating improvements in static and dynamic balance as well as a reduction in fall risk. Patients with better initial motor control showed faster and greater improvement, although positive changes were also observed in patients with more severe impairments. These results suggest that Core Stability Exercise contributes to enhanced trunk stability, postural control, and functional balance in stroke patients. The study implies that integrating Core Stability Exercise into routine physiotherapy programs may support more comprehensive and individualized stroke rehabilitation, particularly in addressing balance-related functional limitations.

Balance is a crucial component in maintaining independence in the elderly and preventing the risk of falls. Decreased balance function with aging can increase the incidence of falls, impacting the elderly's quality of life. This activity aims to screen balance in the elderly using the One Leg Standing Test (OLST) as a simple measurement tool to assess static balance. The activity was conducted in the elderly community in RT 05/RW 08, Karang Anyar Village, Central Jakarta. The test was conducted by asking participants to stand on one leg, and a time was determined until they lost their balance. The screening results showed variations in balance ability, with some elderly still in the good category, while others showed a decline in balance ability and were at risk of falls. These findings demonstrate the importance of balance training programs, muscle strengthening, and fall prevention education for the elderly. This screening activity is expected to form the basis for planning further health interventions to improve the safety and quality of life of the elderly in the community.

Balance disorders are among the most common functional problems experienced by older adults and significantly increase the risk of falls, disability, and reduced quality of life. Early screening and health promotion efforts are essential in preventing these complications. This community service program aimed to introduce and implement the Fukuda Stepping Test as a simple, low-cost, and effective method for promotive and preventive assessment of balance impairment among elderly individuals in the community. The activity involved health education on balance maintenance, demonstration of the test procedure, and direct assessment of participants, followed by individualized feedback and recommendations for balance exercises. The results showed that the Fukuda Stepping Test was well-received, easy to perform, and successfully identified elderly individuals with potential vestibular asymmetry or dynamic balance deficits. Furthermore, the program increased participants’ awareness regarding fall prevention and encouraged adoption of regular balance training. This initiative highlights the importance of accessible physiotherapy-based screening tools in community settings and underscores the role of physiotherapists in promoting healthy aging and reducing fall risk among older adults.

Patient safety is a crucial aspect of hospital service quality, with one of the main indicators being the prevention of fall risks. Fall risks among patients often lead to serious injuries and impact the quality of care, making preventive measures essential. Nurses play a central role in implementing these preventive actions. However, the level of nurse compliance in following preventive procedures is often influenced by work motivation. This study aims to analyze the relationship between work motivation and nurse compliance in implementing fall risk prevention at the Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital in Banjarbaru. This quantitative study used a cross-sectional design, involving 97 inpatient nurses as respondents. The instruments used in this study included a 20-item Likert scale questionnaire to measure motivation and an observation sheet with 10 items to assess nurse compliance in applying fall risk prevention procedures. The data collected were analyzed using the Somers’ D test to determine the strength and direction of the relationship between the two variables. The results showed that the majority of nurses had high motivation (92.8%) and high compliance (90.7%) in implementing the prevention procedures. The Somers’ D test revealed a significant relationship between work motivation and nurse compliance in fall risk prevention (p = 0.003; d = 0.866), indicating that higher work motivation leads to higher compliance. The conclusion of this study is that work motivation is closely related to nurse compliance in fall risk prevention. Therefore, enhancing work motivation should be an important strategy for hospital management in developing a better patient safety culture.

This study explains the analysis of the relationship between nurses' knowledge and compliance in implementing fall risk prevention in the inpatient ward of RSI Sultan Agung Banjarbaru. Fall risk is one of the most common patient safety incidents in hospitals, with significant impacts on the physical, psychological, and financial conditions of patients. Data from RSI Sultan Agung Banjarbaru in 2024 recorded three fall incidents, while a preliminary survey showed that 40% of nurses had insufficient knowledge of fall risk prevention and 60% were not compliant with existing preventive procedures. This study aims to determine the relationship between nurses' knowledge and compliance in reducing patient fall risk. The study design used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional method, involving 97 nurses selected through simple random sampling. The instruments used were questionnaires designed to measure nurses' knowledge and compliance. Data were analyzed using Somers’ D test. The results showed that the majority of nurses had good knowledge (87.6%) and high compliance (90.7%). Additionally, a very strong and significant relationship was found between nurses' knowledge and compliance in implementing fall risk prevention (Somers’ D = 0.844; p = 0.000). This indicates that good knowledge of fall risk prevention procedures is strongly related to nurses' compliance in applying preventive measures. Therefore, it is essential for hospitals to provide ongoing education and training to enhance patient safety. With improved knowledge and compliance among nurses, fall risks are expected to be minimized, and patient safety can be better maintained.

Patient safety is one of the main components in determining the quality of hospital services. Every hospital is required to minimize incidents that may harm patients. Among various patient safety incidents, falls in children rank second after medication errors, making them a serious issue that requires attention. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between nurses’ motivation and compliance in conducting fall risk assessments with the incidence of falls among pediatric patients in the inpatient ward of QIM Hospital Batang. This study employed a descriptive quantitative design with a correlational approach. A total of 44 nurses who met the inclusion criteria were recruited as respondents. Research instruments included a motivation questionnaire, an observation sheet on compliance, and records of patient fall incidents. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Rank test to measure the strength of the relationship between variables. The findings showed that most respondents (84.1%) had a high level of motivation, and all nurses (100%) demonstrated full compliance in performing fall risk assessments according to standard operating procedures. During the study period, no cases of pediatric falls were reported in the inpatient ward, indicating the effectiveness of fall risk assessment implementation. Statistical analysis produced a p-value of 0.011, indicating a significant relationship between motivation and nurses’ compliance. These findings emphasize that work motivation plays an important role in maintaining nurses’ consistency in adhering to safety procedures. Motivation can be enhanced through managerial support, continuous training, and the establishment of a strong patient safety culture, thereby reducing the risk of falls and improving the overall quality of healthcare services.

WHO (2020) found that in various hospitals around the world the incidence of patient falls per year ranged from 3.2 - 16.6% or 700,000 -1,000,000 in the United States, England, Denmark and Australia. Data in Indonesia recorded 34 cases of patient falls or equivalent to 14% of fall incidents in hospitals in Indonesia, data from Bhayangkara Hospital has a high prevalence of fall risk, reaching 10.07% or around 1,975 people, especially in the hemodialysis room. One of the unexpected events is the incident of a patient falling, caused by various things, this is also related to the knowledge of nurses in preventing the risk of falls in patients. Objective: To find out efforts to improve nurses' knowledge in preventing the risk of falls in the HD room at Bhayangkara Hospital, Lampung Province.The data collection method carried out on August 20, 2024 was through interviews, documentation studies, and observations. From the pre-survey data, it was found that nurses' knowledge was lacking because there were still incidents of patients falling in the hemodialysis room. The results of the Nursing Management problems found were that the prevention of the risk of falling in patients in the HD room of the Bhayangkara Lampung Hospital was not optimal, the number of nurses in the HD room itself was 19 nurses, 11 of whom had undergone training. The activity plan carried out was education about the importance of nurses' knowledge in optimally preventing the risk of falling in patients. The implementation of the activity was carried out on December 14, 2024 by means of education on the prevention of the risk of falling in patients with a Morse fall scale assessment. After education was carried out on the risk of falling in patients in the HD room of the Bhayangkara Lampung Hospital, the results showed an increase in nurses' knowledge about the risk of falling, as evidenced by the pre-test results of 50-70% and the post-test results of 70-90. It is hoped that with the increase in nurses' knowledge, they can optimize the prevention of the risk of falling in the HD room. So that it can make the quality of nurse services to patients more optimal.  

Millions of workers die or are injured every year. The telecommunications sector, including internet access installation, faces high hazards such as heights and electricity. Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a crucial tool for identifying hazards and controlling risks. This study aims to determine the description of JSA implementation in outdoor internet access installation survey work at Biznet Cirendeu in 2025. This descriptive observational qualitative research uses in-depth interviews with key informants (HSE Officer) and main informants (field technicians), direct observation with a checklist, and internal JSA document review. Source and method triangulation are used for data validity. Identified potential hazards include fall risks, electric shock, ergonomic injuries, and contact with sharp objects. The likelihood of incidents is generally small to moderate, but the severity can vary from mild to fatal. Risk control has been applied through PPE and administrative controls, but there are still challenges in compliance and optimization of engineering/substitution controls. The implementation of JSA at Biznet Cirendeu has followed the stages of risk identification, assessment, and control, but requires strengthening worker compliance and developing higher controls. It is recommended to improve PPE/SOP supervision, optimize engineering/substitution controls, update JSA documents, and strengthen OHS culture.

Supervision is part of the directing function carried out by supervisors to improve nurse performance. Falls result in injuries such as broken bones or bleeding and can cause death. This is because nurses' lack of optimal compliance with the implementation of fall risk prevention SOP can increase the incidence of patients falling while being treated. One of the incidents of falls comes from not yet optimal SOP planning in an institution. The purpose of this research is to analyze the relationship between head of room supervision and the implementation of fall risk prevention SOP at the Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital.This research is a quantitative research with a cross-sectional approach. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires and observation sheets. The research sample consisted of 50 respondents. This research uses a total sampling technique and is processed statistically with the correlation test used in this research is the spearman rank test.The results of the spearman rank test on the room head supervision data with the implementation of fall risk prevention SOP obtained a p value of 0.000 (<0.05). For further research, it is recommended to expand the scope of research by involving more respondents and hospital institutions in order to obtain more generalizable results.

The risk of falls in the community in Kapuk Cengkareng Village, especially the elderly, is a health problem that can have a serious impact on quality of life. Balance examination and education are important preventive measures in reducing the risk of falls. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of balance examinations using the Single Leg Stance (SLS) and Time Up and Go (TUG) methods and provide appropriate education to improve postural stability. The method used in this study involved balance tests with SLS and TUG in community groups with various age ranges. The data obtained were analyzed to see the relationship between balance test results and fall risk factors. In addition, balance education interventions were carried out including physical exercise and fall prevention strategies. There were 30 Respondents Involved in This Activity after the Task was completed The success measurement method was used to evaluate the pre- and Post-Test methods and N-Gain with a value of 0.9 indicating that the strength or category in this study was at a High Level. The calculation results showed a 70% increase from the Pre-test and Post-test results. This shows that respondents experienced positive changes after participating in the activity and that the Technique used could significantly improve the Results. The results showed that individuals with low scores on the SLS and longer travel times on the TUG had a higher risk of falling. The balance education provided was shown to improve balance ability and public awareness of fall risk factors. Thus, balance examination using the SLS and TUG methods and balance education can be an effective strategy in preventing the risk of falling in the community.

The risk of falling is an incident reported by the sufferer or family who saw the incident, which resulted in a person suddenly falling down, sitting on the floor or a lower place with or without loss of consciousness or injury. Based on an initial survey at the Posyandu Lansia Akbar (Elderly Center) in the working area of ​​the Puskesmas Jembatan Kecil (Community Health Center), it was found that some health problems which are still often experienced by the elderly are degenerative diseases such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and perceptual and sensory disorders that leads in decreasing balance, muscle strength and flexibility. These problems put elderly at high risk of falls. To reduce the risk of falls in the elderly, it is necessary to provide preventive, curative and collaborative health services in the form of health education and assistance with balance exercises. So the Community Service Team provides health education on preventing the risk of falls in the elderly.

Work period is part of the workforce characteristic factors that make a person's behavior more familiar with the conditions of the workplace environment based on the length of work, if nurses are familiar with the environmental conditions of the workplace and the dangers of their work both for themselves and others, the workforce will comply with the safety of themselves and others, especially in preventing patient falls. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between nurses work period and compliance with the implementation of Standard Procedures Operational (SPO) fall risk in the inpatient room at TK II Robert Wolter Mongisidi Hospital. The method used in this study is descriptive correlational with a cross sectional approach. The sample obtained was 33 subjes using total sampling technique. Data collection uses observation sheets. Data was analysist used the Chi Square test with a level of significance (α < 0.05). The results of  chi square test obtained a value of ρ = 0.203 ​​(ρ > 0.05). This means that there is no significant relationship between nurses work period and compliance with the implementation of Standard Procedures Operational (SPO) fall risk in the inpatient room at TK II Robert Wolter Mongisidi Hospital. The conclusion from this study  there is no relationship between the nurses work period and compliance with the implementation of Standard Procedures Operational (SPO) fall risk in the inpatient room at TK II Robert Wolter Mongisidi Hospital. Suggestions can be used as a source of information regarding the relationship between nurses work period and compliance with the implementation of Standard Procedures Operational (SPO) fall risk.

Stroke is a disease that is the third leading cause of death in the world after heart disease and cancer. Stroke is also the world's leading cause of serious and permanent disability. In the world stroke attacks occur in more than 15 million people each year. Of these 15 million people, 5 million die, and others survive, but experience permanent disability and live dependent on family and society, and a small percentage of people recover as before the stroke (WHO, 2010) to prevent the risk of excessive falls, physiotherapy has a way to prevent it through the Fukuda TEST. This study used a mix-method research design. The participants in this study were parties related to the problem of fall risk prevention, including the community around Tugurejo Semarang Hospital, local government, health cadres and community leaders. Qualitative data collection techniques used structured interview guides and observation and quantitative data in the form of Fukuda Test measurements on the community and IFI members who were present. After the data was obtained, FGD (Focus Group Discussion) was conducted with local government, health cadres and community leaders with the aim of validating the data that had been obtained. A total of 62 patients with unilateral BPPV were included in our study (35 female/27 male). The mean age was 45.3 years (range 23-67 years). Of these patients 51 (83.6%) were posterior and 11 (16.4%) were lateral canal BPPV. Two groups were created due to the FST results. Group 1 consisted of 33 (53.2%) patients with positive FST results and Group 2 consisted of 29 (46.8%) patients with negative FST results. No statistically significant differences were found between the gender and age distributions in Group 1 and Group 2, p=0.7943 and p=0.5262, respectively (Table 1). In addition, the ratio of FST positive and FST negative BPPV patients was not statistically significant. will cause daily activities to be disrupted then Qualitative data processing was carried out using the advocacy method according to the Covey and Miller advocacy framework, so as to obtain complete information related to the root causes of problems to the preparation of fall risk prevention strategies. Based on the results of data processing according to the Covey and Miller advocacy framework, the data is then analyzed through three stages: data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. This research will be conducted at RSUD Tugu, Semarang City, conducted by physiotherapy in collaboration with STIKES KESDAM IV Diponegoro students.

The elderly are an age group that is prone to falls. The purpose of this service is to detect the risk of falls in the elderly and provide assistance in balance training as an effort to prevent the risk of falls in the elderly. Falls occur due to unintentional loss of balance resulting in failure of postural stability, or unexpected and sudden changes resulting in a position landing on the floor. Associated risk factors include current health status (living in the community, nursing home, hospital, frail or active state), diseases suffered (diabetes, hip fracture, stroke) and general changes related to aging (decreased balance, coordination, muscle strength, visual impairment, etc.). The output targets to be achieved are in the form of publications in accredited national journals and copyright for videos of community service activities. The method used is a fall risk detection examination using the Time Up and Go Test and continued with the provision of balance training, so that the elderly who have a risk of falling can be recognized as early as possible so that the provision of balance training can maintain and improve the balance of the elderly body.

The risk of falling can be a serious complication in the elderly because falls in the elderly can cause serious injury and disability. Handling that can be applied to reduce the risk of falling is by otago  and ankle exercises. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of otago  and ankle exercises on reducing the risk of falling in the elderly in Tegalsiwalan Village, Tegalsiwalan, Probolinggo.This type of research is a pre experimental design with a pre post design approach. The population of 40 people with 36 respondents who met the inclusion requirements of the study, were selected by purposive sampling technique. The berg balance scale obsevatio sheet is the tool employed, and the data is subsequently gathered using the editing, coding, scoring and tabulating processes. The data obtained were analyzed using the Chi square and the Wilcoxon hypothesis test in both groups. The results showed that the p value was 0.002 in the group given the otago exercise and the p value was 0.014 in the group given the ankle exercise. For the comparison test, the value of sig(2-tailed) was 0.245 > 0.05. So there is no difference between otago exercise and ankle exercise in reducing the risk of falling in the elderly.The next researcher gave the same intervention both for group one and group two. So that further researchers can combine these two interventions, so that the result are maximized.    

Elderly is a group of people over 60 years old which is one of the phases that all humans go through. In this phase there will also be various complex problems, especially falls. Falls are the main cause and often cause morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly over 65 years. The purpose of this study was to see the effectiveness of reducing the risk of falling by implementing the Otago Exercise Program in the elderly. The method used is a case study conducted in February 2023. The duration of the Otago Exercise intervention is 3x a week for 2 weeks. Based on the results of the EOP implementation, it was found that there was a decrease in the Morse Fall Scale value from 90 to 75 (high risk category of falling). There was also a decrease in the TUG value before and after the exercise was carried out. In conclusion, the application of the Otago Exercise Program can reduce the risk of falling in the elderly.    

One way to improve the quality of life for the elderly is to do physical exercise. Physical exercise can maintain or improve flexibility, cardiopulmonary endurance, agility, strength and balance. Several studies show that physical exercise has a consistent effect in reducing the risk of falls in healthy older adults. Kuptniratsaikul's research in 2009-2010 showed that simple balance exercises carried out by elderly people with a history of falls could reduce the incidence of falls in the elderly and significantly improve body balance. A 2017 Cuevas meta-analysis study showed that balance training programs showed the greatest effect in reducing the risk of falls in the elderly. For elderly people who are not yet able to do balance exercises independently, they need assistance from professional staff. Elderly people are an age group that is vulnerable to falls. The aim of implementing this service is to detect the risk of falls in the elderly and provide assistance with balance exercises as an effort to prevent the risk of falls in the elderly. Falls occur due to an unintentional loss of balance which results in failure of postural stability, or an unexpected and sudden change which results in the position landing on the floor . Associated risk factors include current health status (living in the community, nursing home, hospital, weak or active state), existing diseases (diabetes, hip fracture, stroke) and general changes related to aging (decreased balance, coordination, strength muscle, visual disturbances, etc.). The output targets to be achieved include publication of accredited national journals and copyright for videos of community service activities. The method used is a fall risk detection examination using the Time Up and Go Test and continued by providing balance training, so that elderly people who are at risk of falling can be identified as early as possible so that providing balance training can maintain and improve the elderly's body balance.

The elderly are an age group that is prone to falls. The purpose of this service is to detect the risk of falling in the elderly and provide assistance in balance training as an effort to prevent the risk of falling in the elderly. Falls occur due to unintentional loss of balance resulting in failure of postural stability, or unexpected and sudden changes resulting in a position landing on the floor. Associated risk factors include current health status (living in the community, nursing home, hospital, frail or active state), diseases suffered (diabetes, hip fracture, stroke) and general changes related to aging (decreased balance, coordination, muscle strength, visual impairment, etc.). The output targets to be achieved are in the form of publications in accredited national journals and copyright for videos of community service activities. The method used is a fall risk detection examination using. Elderly gymnastics is a series of regular, directed, and planned movements carried out with the intention of improving the functional abilities of the body. Reporting from the Panti Rapih Hospital page, this activity is carried out regularly and with movements that are not too heavy.