Effects of Community-based Comprehensive Fall Prevention Program on Muscle Strength, Postural Balance and Fall Efficacy in Elderly People

2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeongyee Bae ◽  
Seong-il Cho
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Postural Balance ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Fall Prevention Program

Effect of a Fall Prevention Program on Balance Maintenance Using a Quasi-experimental Design in Real-World Settings

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 827-845 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne Robitaille ◽  
Michel Fournier ◽  
Sophie Laforest ◽  
Lise Gauvin ◽  
Johanne Filiatrault ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Fall Prevention Program ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Objectives: To examine the effect of a fall prevention program offered under real-world conditions on balance maintenance several months after the program. To explore the program’s impact on falls. Method: A quasi-experimental study was conducted among community-dwelling seniors, with pre- and postintervention measures of balance performance and self-reported falls. Ten community-based organizations offered the intervention (98 participants) and 7 recruited participants to the study’s control arm (102 participants). An earlier study examined balance immediately after the 12-week program. The present study focuses on the 12-month effect. Linear regression (balance) and negative binomial regression (falls) procedures were performed.falls. Results: During the 12-month study period, experimental participants improved and maintained their balance as reflected by their scores on three performance tests. There was no evidence of an effect on falls.falls. Discussion: Structured group exercise programs offered in community-based settings can maintain selected components of balance for several months after the program’s end.

scholarly journals Fatores associados a capacidade funcional em idosos que frequentam um programa de prevenção de quedas / Factors associated with functional capacity in elderly people who attend a fall prevention program

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 17573-17583
Author(s):  
Felipe Lima Rebêlo ◽  
Rodrigo da Silva Santos ◽  
Natália Messias dos Santos Santana ◽  
Silvia Roberta de Moraes ◽  
Elaine Amado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Fall Prevention Program

Development of a Community-Based Fall Prevention Program: Stay in Balance

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 571-580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harriet G. Williams ◽  
Gerhild Ullmann
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Local Service ◽  
Support Materials ◽  
Fall Prevention Program ◽  
Program Content ◽  
Evidenced Based

Background:Falls and fall-related injuries are critical issues for older adults; evidence indicates that multidimensional interventions that address modifiable risk factors can be successful in reducing falls. Few evidence-based fall prevention interventions exist due, in part, to complex issues associated with development and implementation. There is a need for a variety of such programs from which older adults may choose. We describe steps, outcomes, and issues involved in developing/implementing an evidenced-based fall prevention program in community settings.Methods:The Stay In Balance program (SIB), developed by a team of professionals, local service providers and active older adults, was carried out with total of 135 older adults in several steps: developing objectives and program content, laboratory-based randomized controlled trial (RCT), pilot program in the community, community-based RCT, and implementation at 2 community sites.Results:Each step in development provided useful and different insights into needed changes in program content, equipment, support materials, training, and appropriate outcome measures.Conclusion:Development of an evidenced-based fall prevention program requires a long term commitment on the part of all partners, University personnel, local service providers, and older adult participants; funding is also critical.

scholarly journals Establishment of an appropriate fall prevention program: A community-based study

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 1081-1089 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yohei Otaka ◽  
Mitsuo Morita ◽  
Toshio Mimura ◽  
Mitsuyoshi Uzawa ◽  
Meigen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Fall Prevention Program

Lack of Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Fall-Prevention Program in Elderly People at Risk: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

2008 ◽  
Vol 56 (8) ◽  
pp. 1390-1397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marike R. C. Hendriks ◽  
Michel H. C. Bleijlevens ◽  
Jolanda C. M. Van Haastregt ◽  
Harry F. J. M. Crebolder ◽  
Joseph P. M. Diederiks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Fall Prevention Program ◽  
Randomized Controlled
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