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Pilot Outcomes of a Multicomponent Fall Risk Program Integrated Into Daily Lives of Community-Dwelling Older Adults.
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Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society [J Appl Gerontol] 2021 Mar; Vol. 40 (3), pp. 320-327. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Mar 20. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Objectives: To evaluate whether a fall prevention intervention reduces fall risk in older adults who have previously fallen. Design: Randomized controlled pilot trial. Setting: Participants' homes. Intervention: LIVE-LiFE, adapted from Lifestyle-Intervention Functional Exercise (LiFE) integrates strength and balance training into daily habits in eight visits over 12 weeks. The adaptations to LiFE were to also provide (a) US$500 in home safety changes, (b) vision contrast screening and referral, and (c) medication recommendations. Control condition consisted of fall prevention materials and individualized fall risk summary. Measurement: Timed Up and Go (TUG) and Tandem stand. Falls efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of the intervention. Results: Sample ( N = 37) was 65% female, 65% White, and average 77 years. Compared with the control group, each outcome improved in the intervention. The LIVE-LiFE intervention had a large effect (1.1) for tandem stand, moderate (0.5) in falls efficacy, and small (0.1) in the TUG. Conclusion: Simultaneously addressing preventable fall risk factors is feasible.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1552-4523
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32193981
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0733464820912664